VW Beetle Parts

Before you even consider buying the appropriate VW Beetle engine parts, you need to think what kind of Beetle you own. The older generation of the readers and the VW Beetle enthusiast, too, would know that the old classic versions are very much different of the newer models. Therefore, before you start your shopping, you must consider for which Beetle model you require engine parts.

So, if you are entering into VW Beetle world, you must know that its engine is not like any other. While the most automobile engines are water cooled, Volkswagen Beetle’s engine requires air cooling. The positioning of the engine in the classic Beetle may also be considered as a bit odd because the most cars have their engines located in the front but Beetle had it in the back and consequently was a front-wheel drive car model as opposite to the popular rear-wheel drive automobiles. Because of the situation of the engine the luggage trunk was found in the front of the car instead in the back as you could imagine.

In the crazy fifties VW Beetle engine belonged to the most powerful engines between small cars and it was perfectly suitable for the German "no speed limit" Autobahn (freeway).

Basic Facts about VW Beetle Engine Parts

The engine was developed through the years, starting with 1000 – where the number means estimated engine size in cubic centimeters (cc).

VW Beetle 1000 was produced in years 1939 – 1945 and was known as a Hitler’s people’s car. After a war, in years 1945 – 1953/54 VW 1100 was introduced, and then 1200 1953 – 1965. 1965 brought VW Beetle of engine capacity 1285cc known as VW 1300 and then 1500, which was in production until 1971. From the year 1972 VW Beetle 1600 was launched.

The construction of Beetle engine is the same for all the models:

* 4 cylinder air cooled boxer engine;
* Cylinders: vertically divided iron and molded aluminum;
* Head valves;
* Mechanical fuel pump;
* • Solex (28-30-34) PICT-carburetor – the numbers in brackets are different and depend on the year the VW Beetle was manufactured;
* Oil consumption: between 0.5 and 1 Liter per 1000 km.

Now, if you want recondition an old Volkswagen, you need all possible parts, also VW Beetle engine parts. The question is, where to get them. Of course you may drive around the VW workshops or automobile parts stores and get cranky if you are not able to find what you are looking for. Additionally, VW shops might not have the parts you need for your car.

The good news is the engine parts for VW Beetle are very easy to order on the Internet. You can do a search for the parts and then see what part is best for you. You can then add the part to the shopping cart feature and then proceed to checkout. Many of the websites feature discounts so you can get a good deal on VW Beetle engine parts.

Getting Your VW Beetle Engine Parts to Your House

What’s more? Well, you can also request a catalog of parts from some companies and usually you can view your account online and check the status of the parts that you ordered. You can see if they have been shipped out of the warehouse. You can get the tracking information from the company that you ordered the parts from and track your packages online if you want to.

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