Remco wrote:
>
> JohnS wrote:
> > okay, 1st off please point me to or repost a general FAQ list,
> > if your news group has one
> >
> > I need to do some general maintenance things, like sparkplugs & change
> > fluids.
> >
> > BTW how do you find the plugs?
> > I know where they should be <grin> but I can't see them....
> > do I use a normal socket or is there a special one for the tight fit?
> >
> > JohnS
> > 79 Beetle
> >
>
> Welcome, John!
> I'm relatively new as well. Where are you from? I'm in CT.
>
> I'd get a good manual, like Bentley's. (you can often get them
> inexpensively on ebay).
> Strangely enough, you'll find the bentley manual does not have an
> index, so here's a link to an index:
> http://www.vw-resource.com/bentley1.html
>
> Also look into getting the bugmevideos.com #1 tape on general
> maintenance. They have a series of tapes on various bug subjects, some
> more advanced. All very nicely done, very clear. Definitely worth the
> money.
>
> http://www.superbeetles.com/Tech_talk/jan.htm - some basic and not so
> basic things.
> (the guy in the pictures is actually Rick, the same guy that makes the
> bugme tapes).
> http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/ is good for troubleshooting things.
> http://www.thebugshop.org -- a nice tech section and faq.
>
> Others here will probably have more suggestions because there's a
> wealth of stuff out there.
>
> Remco
>
> I am sure others here will have suggestions

I second the Bugmevideo tapes. Awesome. You don't need to guess or
interpret anything, just watch someone else do it (RIGHT) as many times
as you want.

I wonder why that one link has my name at the end, LOL

Jan