Tensions between Russia and the Western world raise oil and gas prices, exactly what Poetin wants.
The inflation ghost is out of the bottle, more in USA than in Europe, pushing the dollar up.
Some raw materials are still extremely hard to get disturbing production lines.
Ocean shipping stays a big mess and hyper expensive, airfreight simply unaffordable.
Covid keeps on playing, last week a large manufacturing plant of brake drums had to close down for at least two weeks….
These nasty five reasons above make that several of our supplier and manufactures have to raise their prices and we have no choice then to follow them.
Even though we try keep process at reasonable levels, we can only say there will be more price increases in the near future.
In general we hear rumors that our cost of living will go up by 30%, that’s a lot…
We try to keep things moderate and will only raise prices when there is no other way.
Meanwhile let us spoil you with our new products this week, as we do every week.
We had really some nice new arrivals this week, for you to scroll down and discover.
If you really want to build the “perfect” Volkswagen engine you will have to pay attention on the cam gear.
Besides the standard size Volkswagen always supplied the cam gears in over and undersize.
Reason for that is obvious… to adjust the transmission between crank and camshaft to perfection.
Volkswagen workshop manuals are pretty clear on this matter, there is no way to measure what size gear you need.
It’s just trial and error, test fit, turn and feel, till you find the best one.
The good thing is that we made the cam gears in 2 over- and 2 undersizes for the 25 & 30 DIN HP, that’s 36 Hp SAE for our American friends.
These cam gears will also fit 2 piece Porsche 356 engines.
Together with our existing standard size you find HERE we have now 5 sizes to choose from.
The reason we bring the different sizes for the early engines is very simple, with no camshaft bearings on early engines it’s extremely important that the camshaft runs super smooth.
Too much or too little play on the cam gear will wear out your engine case too fast.
These gears bring you the solution when just “standard” isn’t good enough.
1624-898 BBT Cam gear 25-36hp and Okrasa BBT “-2”
1624-899 BBT Cam gear 25-36hp and Okrasa BBT “-1”
1624-901 BBT Cam gear 25-36hp and Okrasa BBT “+1”
1624-902 BBT Cam gear 25-36hp and Okrasa BBT “+2”
We received our production of front indicator seals in the economy version.
These rubbers feature the “larger” 16mm lead through the inner fender.
Almost half price of the German made counterparts (Click HERE) they come in very decent quality and ready to use!
Made in Mexico and sold by the pair.
0761-005 Rubbers front indicators – Beetle 10/63-07/74 (pair)
Most Brazilian built buses have this very particular high beam relay.
Unavailable in Europe before we will make more than one happy, he just can replace and do not have to adapt wiring etc to make his high beams work properly.
High beam relay for European built Volkswagens you can find HERE
0684-100 High beam relay 12 volts 150Watt – Bus Brasil
BBT is European premium distributor for Vintage Speed, best known from their shifters and stainless steel exhaust systems.
Vintage Speed now brings a real Heavy Duty accelerator cable fitting all beetles built after 1957.
XXL length guarantees perfect fit for all special applications.
Extra thick diameter premium wire gives a long life warranty.
The last accelerator cable to replace? You may just find it here!
For stock replacement accelerator cables click HERE
The entire Vintage speed line in the BBT assortment you can find HERE
Beside NGK-BP6HS, we carry now also B6HS.
Center electrode for BP6HS is 5.5mm while B6HS is only 3.00mm
The slightly shorter center electrode on the B6HS gives a little more head clearance what is very much recommended for your Porsche 356 and 912 engines.
We ran several times into troubles with BP6HS plugs touching pistons….
The BP6HS we keep as a perfect replacement for our Bosch W8AC BBT # 2015
All of our NGK spark plugs you can find HERE
Door seals for your Type 3 are now available for each side.
We used to sell those per pair but we decided each side is more handy to everyone…
Our Type 3 door seals are proudly made in Germany.
7839-000 Doorseal left – Type3 German
7840-000 Doorseal right – Type3 German
Supply didn’t stop this week neither, extra workforce in our receiving makes product become available faster.
A little overview from some longer time backorders arrivals this week.
0492-160 Antirattle fuel tank – Beetle 1302/03
0816 Innerwheel arch rear right
7400-2 Seal front window right – Bus – 03/55-07/67 TQ
7417-1 Side Window seal fixed – Bus -07/67 TQ
1050 Exhaust 1200cc (with Tüv)
BBT News Team wishes you a very relaxed winter weekend, if you go skiing “brake a leg”, if you stay home wrench or drive that VW!