VW Bus Installation Guides & Videos

We are always looking for ways to help with your VW Bus restoration and repairs. Our JBugs VW experts have created this vast collection of installation guides and videos to guide you along the way.

VW Bus Brake Installation Guides & Videos:

VW Brake Inspection Video

Ensuring you can stop your car is the most important aspect of driving. We show you how to inspect all of the brake component ....

How to Bleed Your Brakes Video

Bleeding your brake system is a necessity when replacing any hydraulic brake component and is a very crucial step that will u ....

Spun Brake Drum Video

Join us as we walk you through a quick tech tip on how to diagnose and repair a possible spun brake drum. Learn the tricks th ....

Quick Brake Bleeders Installation

Our 1971 Super Beetle Brake System is almost completely installed. We'll finish up by installing a new brake fluid reser ....

VW Bus Cables & Lines Installation Guides & Videos:

VW Fuel & Vent Line Replacement Video

Whether it's because of the ethanol in today's fuel, or simple age and deterioration, the fuel filler hoses, breath ....

VW Bus Chassis Installation Guides & Videos:

VW Link Pin Spindle Rebuild Video

Rebuilding link pin spindles is a difficult and time consuming job. Follow along as we walk you through how to properly brea ....

How to Lower Rear VW Swing Axle Suspension

If you've ever thought about lowering the back end of your VW Beetle, this is the video for you. Follow along as we show ....

VW Swing Axle Boot Replacement Video

If you notice oil leaking from your swing axles or see cracks in your axle boots, it may be time to replace them. Follow alon ....

Clearancing VW Transmission Bellhousing Video

If you are swapping out an old 6-volt transmission for a 12-volt flywheel, you will need to make room for it by grinding down ....

VW Throw Out Shaft Replacement Video

Whenever you are restoring a VW Beetle, or any vehicle for that matter, there are always repairs that are unplanned. For us i ....

VW Clutch Installation

We'll install a clutch, pressure plate and throw out bearing. The installation is pretty straight forward, there isn&apo ....

VW Bus Electrical Installation Guides & Videos:

Electrical Terminals Chart

Our complete list of electrical terminals, components, factory wire colors, and more in this easy-to-read chart. ....

VW Generator & VW Alternator Wiring Guide

All Volkswagens built in 1966 or earlier were originally made with a 6 Volt Generator. Many of those have since been converte ....

VW Starter Installation Video

If you are having problems with your starter only working occasionally or not working at all and have eliminated the possibil ....

VW Alternator Conversion Video

Big stereo systems and aftermarket fog lights can put a lot of load on the stock generator. Swapping over to an alternator is ....

VW Radio Installation

Our Custom Autosound Radios are designed for your VW dash board. Installation is Simple. Custom Autosound radios were enginee ....

Wiring: Emergency Flasher Switches & Relays

Our essential guide to the Reverse Light Switch and Emergency Flasher Switch of your classic VW.

Wiring: Headlight Switches & Relays

We've made a handy visual chart of the headlight switches and dimmer relays available for your VW. ....

Wiring: Ignition Switches

Keep this page handy for an easy reference to the terminals on your ignition switches and electrical assemblies. ....

Wiring: Steering Wheel Horn

Of all of the electrical circuits in a VW Beetle, the horn (specifically the ground) circuit seems to give people the most tr ....

Wiring: Turn Signal Switches & Relays

We've put together diagrams of the 8 turn signal relays and switches for your VW.

VW VDO Speedometer Programming

We need to program the Electronic VDO Speedometer so that it displays correctly. A little math, or a GPS Speedometer with odo ....

VW Bus Engine Installation Guides & Videos:

VW Engine Calculator

We have taken the hard work out of your engine repair or rebuild with our VW Engine Calculator.

VW Engine Torque, Displacement, Deck Volume Charts

Check out our torque specification chart, engine displacement table, and a deck volume chart.

VW Engine Frequently Asked Questions

If you’ve got questions about your VW engine, we’ve got the answers. Check out our FAQs.

VW Engine Identification Chart

This page contains original Volkswagen Engine Serial number information to help you identify your air-cooled VW engine. ....

VW Carburetor & Intake Manifold Installation

Follow along with our tech as he shows you how to remove your old air cleaner, carburetor and intake manifold and install ne ....

VW Carburetor Tuning

With the engine for our 1971 Super Beetle project started and through its initial break in run, we can take a quick look insi ....

VW Carburetor Rejetting

With our 1800cc Stroker Engine running and through its initial break in and tuning, we can get our carburetor dialed in. We&a ....

VW Fuel & Vent Line Replacement

For this video we are going to address most all of the problems that can cause a VW Beetle to smell of fuel inside the car. W ....

VW Exhaust & J-Tube Installation

Looking for some tips on replacing the worn out or rusted exhaust system on your VW Beetle? Follow along with our tech as he ....

VW Heater Box Installation

A common misconception is that heater boxes can't be run with aftermarket exhausts and that just isn't true. Follow ....

Retain Stock Heater with Performance Exhaust

When installing most performance exhaust systems, your cabin heater and defroster will be disabled. This is because the conne ....

VW Starter Installation

If you are having problems with your starter only working occasionally or not working at all and have eliminated the possibil ....

VW Alternator Conversion Installation

Swapping over to an alternator is a great way to improve the electrical system of your VW. Follow along in this video as we i ....

VW Distributor Parts Chart

Find the correct distributor parts including point, condensers, caps, and rotors.

Engine Bearing Size Chart

The bearings in your classic VW engine can make all the difference to help your engine live a long and hassle-free life. ....

VW Valve Adjustment Procedure

Regular valve adjustment will greatly increase the lifespan of your VW engine. Follow along as we break down the valve adjust ....

VW Long Block Disassembly

We continue the teardown of our 1971 VW Super Beetle engine, and prepare it for a complete disassembly and rebuild. Follow al ....

VW Crank & Rod Assembly

Our 1971 Super Beetle’s engine case is back from the machine shop and ready to be built. In this video we assemble the cran ....

Clearancing Pistons & Setting Compression Ratio

With the 1800cc stroker short block completed for our 1971 Super Beetle, we can start to mock up the top end with pistons and ....

Setting Rocker Geometry

We're almost done with the build of our 1800cc stroker engine and with our compression ratio and deck height set; we can ....

VW Top End Assembly

The top end of our 1971 Super Beetle's 1800cc stroker engine is ready to be completed, so we're going to prep the p ....

VW Dual Port Cylinder Head Replacement

Follow along as we walk you through how to replace all the components of the cylinder head. This is a simple DIY project that ....

VW Short Block Disassembly

Follow along as we continue the teardown of our 1971 VW Super Beetle engine. In this video our tech will split the engine cas ....

VW Short Block Assembly

We continue our 1971 VW Super Beetle engine assembly by dropping the crankshaft, camshaft, bearings, and other engine interna ....

VW Push Rod Tube Quick Change

Join us as we walk you through a quick tech tip on how to install and adjust quick change push rod tubes in your VW engine. T ....

VW Oil Pump & Crank End Play

Now that our engine case halves are bolted together, we can continue working on our 1971 Super Beetle's 1800cc stroker e ....

VW Turn Key Assembly: Part 1

Our 1800cc stroker engine longblock is complete and ready for all the accessories that will make it a running engine for plac ....

VW Turn Key Assembly: Part 2

We're almost done bolting on all the accessories to the 1800cc stroker engine we’re putting in our 1971 Super Beetle. ....

VW Engine Break In-Start Up

Our 1800cc stroker engine is ready to be started, but first we need to fill it up with oil. Our tech shows you how to unload ....

VW Oil System Diagram

Our complete oil system diagram makes it easy to find the correct parts and fluids for your VW.

VW Engine Installation

Follow along as we install the rebuilt, now 1800cc stroker engine back in place and see what hiccups we run into. ....

34PICT3 VW Carburetor Replacement

The stock carburetor on this 1971 VW Super Beetle has just sprung a fuel leak. Follow along with our tech Sam as he goes thro ....

Timing a 009 Distributor

In this video we walk you through how to check and set the timing on a 009 distributor.

Installing a SVDA Distributor with Electronic Ignition

In this video we install a SVDA (Single Vacuum, Dual Advance) distributor that comes with an electronic ignition. ....

VW Tune Up Parts Index

Find the correct Bosch tune up parts for your VW with our VW Tune Up Index. This index will help you identify the correct dis ....

How To Choose The Right Oil Pump

It's often said the oil pump is the heart of your engine. Its heartbeat pumps the oil which keeps your engine running. ....

1600cc Engine Build Series - Short Block

Follow along and watch the steps Sam takes, and the mistakes he makes while building this all new, EMPI Unassembled Long Bloc ....

1600cc Engine Build Series - Top End Assembly

Sam picks up right where we left our short block and builds the top end of our unassembled 1600cc engine. ....

Engine Assembly - Engine Tin Fitment

Sam covers the process of test fitting all of the aftermarket engine tin and what is needed to get the tin to fit tightly. ....

Engine Assembly - Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Alternator

Sam finishes assembling the EMPI Long Block Kit by installing the fuel pump, alternator, and carburetor. ....

VW Bus Exterior Installation Guides & Videos:

VW Door Handle Replacement Video

Locking, unlocking and opening the door on your Beetle can be difficult if your door handles are broken. Fortunately replacin ....

VW Door Seal Installation

This easy to follow, 4-step guide will help you properly install your VW door seals and prevent common mistakes. ....

VW Fire Suppression System Installation

The folks at BlazeCut came up with a brilliant, simple to install system that really should be in every engine compartment. F ....

VW Bus Interior Installation Guides & Videos:

How to Install VW Seat Upholstery & Seat Pads

Reupholstering your seats is a big project, but you don't have to do it alone. Follow along through the entire process. ....

Sunvisor & Visor Clip Installation Video

A very simple installation that can make a big difference for your VW. Especially if your sunvisors are flopping around as yo ....

VW Stock Steering Wheel Installation Video

If you are replacing an original, cracked VW steering wheel or an aftermarket steering wheel to spruce up your VW be sure to ....

How to Install Custom Autosound VW Radio

Our Custom Autosound Radios are designed for your VW dash board. Installation is simple. Custom Autosound radios were enginee ....

VW HushMat Sound Deadener Installation

Installing sound deadening isn't something that most people consider when doing a restoration, and it isn't somethi ....

VW Door Panel Installation

In this video we're going to install the rear quarter panels and the front door panels.

VW Seat Belt Installation

Seat belts aren't one of the first things you think about when you start planning out a restoration. ....