Tech-Links:

1800VW -- Lots of good technical information.
Aircooled.Net -- Aircooled.net Tech Talk.
Autometer Tech Support -- Tech Support and Instructions For Autometer Gauges.
Automotive Calculations By Bowling & Grippo -- Providing your Automotive Calculation Needs Since 1993!
Battery Reference -- Car and Deep Cycle battery FAQ.
Blocking Diodes -- Blocking Diodes, Isolating Door Triggers and Sensors, Diodes Across the Coil of Relays.
Bosch Blue Coils --Information on Bosch Blue Coils from R. Atwell (ratwell) web site. (12-02-2009)
Bosch Relays Unraveled -- How the BOSCH relay works and how it relates to automotive applications.
Build Your Own Race Car! -- An Internet Guide To Constructing Your Own Race Car.
Cam Shaft Information -- Grinds and Specifications by manufacturers of cams.
Chirco Tech Articles -- Chirco "Whats Happenig Blog" Air-Cooled Tech Articles. (07-10-09)
Crow Safety Harness Installation -- Instructions on How To Properly Install Safety Harnesses.(10-15- 09)
CV Joints 101 -- All About CV Joints from Blind Chicken Racing.
CV Joint Polishing CV Joint Polishing by Todd Kirkwood, Dune-Buggy.Com. (11-25-2009)
CV Joint Prep -- Out Front Motor Sports on CV Joint Prep.
CV Joint Preparation -- CV Joint Preparation by Rorty Design. (11-25-2009)
Degree Wheel -- Downloadable degree wheel.
Electronic Ignition Systems -- Electronic ignition systems explained.
European Wiring -- Understanding European DIN auto wiring.
Fastner Guide -- A Informational Guide to Bolts, Nuts, Washers, Screws & Misc. Fasteners.(09-19-09)
Fuel Pump Relay -- Electric Fuel Pump Relay Wiring with "No-Run" Feature. (10-10- 09)
Full Flow Oiling -- Drilling & Tapping a VW case for full flow oiling.
Hobart Welders -- Hobart Welders/Products and Knowledge Base + Welding Forum
How To Shorten a VW Pan -- Shortening a VW pan for fiberglass buggies (Manx Club).
Ignition Coils -- Ignition Coil Selection and Tutorial.
Into The Tunnel -- A look inside the VW pan.
Leak Down Tester -- Building and using a leak down tester.
Lincoln Electric -- Lincoln Welders and Knowledge Base
MegaJolt Lite -- EDIS Ignition System.
MegaSquirt -- DIY fuel injection FAQ
Miller Welds -- Miller Welders/Products and Knowledge Base
MSD Wiring Diagrams and Tech Notes -- Technical support document for most MSD ignition products.
Old Volks Home -- Lots of Good VW Technical Information Fixes/Repairs. (08-21-09)
Pushrod Length -- Pushrod Length and Valvetrain Geometry by COMP Cams.(12-09-09)
Rob and Daves Aircooled -- Rob And Daves Aircooled Volkswagen Pages.
Safety Harness Installation -- Proper installation of safety harnesses (Pirate 4X4).
Safety Harness Tutorial -- What you need to know about harnesses (Pirate 4X4).
Starter Relay -- Adding a starter auxilary relay to help with "START" problems.
Sway-A-Way -- Sway-A-Way supension components installation instructions. (03-12-10)
Transaxle Codes -- Codes to Identify Year and Type of VW Transaxle (bottom of page).(07-19-09)
Transaxle Codes II -- Codes to Identify Year and Type of VW Transaxle.(07-19-09)
Tubing Bender -- Tubing Bender ala Blind Chicken Racing.
Tubing Bending 101 -- Tutorial on How to Bend Tubing - Pirate 4X4 (12-08-09)
Valve Train Geometry -- Valve train geometry by Comp Cams
Verifying Valve train Geometry -- Verifying valve train geometry by LUNATI tech support.
Wire Your Buggy -- How to wire your buggy/kit car (Manx Club).

Online Tools:

Adobe Reader 'X' -- Adobe reader for opening and reading PDF files. (12-30-2009)
Convert -- Convert Almost Anything to Anything (download).( 08-14-09)
Drill Size Chart -- Chart Crossreferences, Metric, Imperial, Decimal and Number Drill Bits (08-14-09)
Metric Tap Thread Chart -- Chart Lists Most Common Metric Thread/Tap Information.(08-14-09)
Reference Desk -- Fact Checker for the Internet. (08-18-09)

Downloadable Tech Files (pdf-xls-doc-etc.):

Alternator Basics -- Basic Alternator identification and wiring schematics (.pdf)
Autometer Tach Notes -- Autometer ElecrtonicTach Installation Notes. (.pdf)
Clutch Basics -VW -- Basic information about early / late style VW clutches (.pdf) (Updated 07-03-09)
CR Calc -- Compression Ratio Calculator (.xls)
Distribution of Power -- VW Aircooled Distribuitor Basics - VW Trends Magazine. (.pdf) (12-07-2009)
Dune Buggy Wiring Schematic -- Dune Buggy Wiring Schematic from Russell White (.jpg) (10-02-09)
Engine Formulas -- 2 simple calculators for compression ration and displacement calculations. (.xls) ( 07-05-09)
European DIN Wiring --European DIN Terminal Designations by the Numbers(.pdf) (04-29-2010)
Headlight Wiring -- Basic sketches on headligh wiring and VW relay dimmer curcuit.(.pdf)
Ignition - Timing 101 --Ignition - Timing 101 - Reworking the VW Distribuitor - VW Trends Part 1.(.pdf) (12-07-2009)
Ignition - Timing 102 --Ignition - Timing 102 - Reworking the VW Distribuitor - VW Trends Part 2.(.pdf) (12-07-2009)
Ignition - Timing 103 --Ignition - Timing 103 - Reworking the VW Distribuitor - VW Trends Part 3.(.pdf) (12-07-2009)
Rear Torsion Bar Setup -- Rear Torsion Bar Preload / Adjustment Procedures by Lee G. (.pdf) (07-05-09)
Relay Basics -- Basic relay operation & Wiring explained (.pdf)
Simple Wiring -- Enough wiring information to get a buggy up and running with a Generator or Alternator (.pdf)
Top End Calculator -- Work sheet for doing top end calculations for engines. (.xls) ( 07-05-09)
Torque Wrench Extensions -- Spread sheet to calculate torque values using wrench extensions.(.xls) (08-04-2011) VW Parts Interchange -- Large PDF file of interchangable parts for VW (models/years) (09-25-2010)
VW Specifications -- Large "out of control" file with lots of specs for VW (engine-cam-year-other stuff, etc.) (.xls)( 07-05-09)

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Page last updated: 02-02-2012

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