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Tuneups

This consists of essential maintenance procedures that keeps your VW running healthy and smooth:

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- Oil Change

- Transmission Fluid Check

- Brake Fluid Check

- Valve Adjustment

- Distributor Maintenance

- Compression check

- Points Adjustment

- Static Timing Check

- Carburetor Tuning 

Tuneups

Brake Jobs

We have the solution for many common brake issues, such as:

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- Spongy or Soft Brake Pedal

- Stiff Brake Pedal

- Pulling to One Side When Braking

- Brake Fluid Leaks

- Brake Fade or Weak Braking

- Grinding or Squealing Noises

- Brake Drag (Brakes Not Releasing)

Brake Jobs

Suspension

We tackle a variety of suspension jobs to address common issues.

 

Front Suspension

- Link pin or king pin rebuilds (Beetles/Buses pre-’66)
- Ball joint replacement (later Beetles/Buses)
- Center pin replacement (Bus)
- Tie rod end replacement
- Steering damper replacement (Common fix for shimmy and steering vibration)

- Steering box adjustment or replacement (Restores tight, predictable steering)

- Torsion arm bushings replacement

 

Rear Suspension

- Spring plate bushing replacement
- Torsion bar indexing / ride height correction
- Wheel bearing replacement (often seen as rumbling, grinding, or play at the wheels)

- Axle seal kits (Gear oil leaking onto the brakes or inner wheels)

- CV joint service (Independent Rear Suspension cars)
- Reduction gearbox service (Split Window Bus)
 

Other

- General Suspension Services

- Shock absorber replacement

- Bushing and rubber replacement throughout

- Inspection for rust or cracked mounts (especially on Buses)

Suspension

electrical

Electrical issues are very common in VW's due to their age.

 

Charging System Repairs

- Servicing or replacing generators/alternators and voltage regulators

- Testing and repairing wiring between battery, regulator, and charging unit

- Installing alternator conversion kits

 

Battery & Ground System Service

- Testing for voltage drop or poor grounds

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Starter System Repairs

- Replacing starter motors (including auto-stick specific types)

- Replacing starter solenoids

- Fixing ignition switch issues

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Ignition System Work

- Replacing coils, distributors, condenser, points

- Setting dwell, timing, and advance curves

- Diagnosing misfires or weak spark issues

 

Lighting Repairs & Upgrades

- Fixing dead headlights, taillights, brake lights, and turn signals

- Replacing or refurbishing bulb holders/sockets

- Diagnosing flasher relay issues

- Restoring proper grounds to horn or headlights

 

Fuse Box & Harness Repairs

- Replacing blown fuses

- Repairing melted or damaged wiring

- Installing new wiring sub-harnesses

- Full harness replacement

Electrical

Engine rebuilds

*Indicates a service that is outsourced to a trusted machinist.

 

Inspection & Diagnosis

- Engine tear-down and full inspection

Measurement of crankshaft, camshaft, case, and bearing surfaces

- Evaluation of reusable vs. replacement components

- Build recommendations based on budget and intended use

 

Crankcase Services

- Case disassembly and cleaning

- Oil gallery plug removal and replacement

- Inspection for cracks

- Align-boring*

Case decking

 

Rotating Assembly Services

- Crankshaft inspection and polishing

- Crankshaft grinding*

- Connecting rod inspection

- Rod bushing replacement and pin fitting*

- Dynamic balancing of crank, rods, pistons, and flywheel*

- Flywheel resurfacing*

- Flywheel endplay setup

 

Camshaft & Valve Train

- Camshaft and lifter inspection or replacement

- Cam gear fitting*

- New lifters (matched to camshaft)*

- Pushrod inspection or replacement

- Rocker arm inspection and setup

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Cylinder Heads

- Head disassembly and cleaning

- Crack inspection

- Valve job (valves, guides, seats)

- Head resurfacing*

- Spring inspection and setup

- Assembly with new seals and hardware

 

Pistons & Cylinders

- Inspection/measuring of pistons and cylinders

- Honing as needed*

- Ring fitting and gapping

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Oil System

- Oil pump inspection or replacement

- Doghouse oil cooler conversion

- New oil cooler seals and hardware

- Pressure relief valve inspection

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Engine Assembly

- Complete short-block and long-block assembly

- Bearing clearances checked and documented

- Crank endplay setup

- Torque procedures to factory specs

- Assembly with proper lubricants and sealants

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Fuel & Ignition Setup

- Carburetor rebuild and installation

- Fuel pump inspection or replacement

- Distributor inspection and setup

Engine Rebuilds

Give us a Call

(650) 490-0248

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