VW Super Beetle Shimmy Shake Vibration - How to Fix it

VW Super Beetle Shimmy Shake Vibration
This is one of the most common issues that you'll face if you've owned your classic VW Super Beetle, and in this video I show you what that looks like and what you can expect. I also cover a couple of issues / solutions to fixing this problem so that you can get that fixed.
‪@carkingspot3973‬

[@thatoneguy2057]

The motor shaking as you accelerate might be the bowden tube. I had that issue with mine. When the engine connects with the clutch it rotates the clutch slightly. If theres not enough slack in the bowden tube the rotation pulls on the clutch cable. This disconects the clutch so it rotates back and reconnects. It goes back and for super fast rattling the whole car. The fix is easy. Disconnect the clutch cable at the clutch and put a washer or two on the end of the bowden tube.

[@carkingspot3973]

I have the same issue. I will need to do this. Thank you for snaring.

[@carkingspot3973]

In this video the issue ended up being control arms bushings.

[@antonydurbin4840]

Same issue here, trying to diagnose.

[@carkingspot3973]

For me it actually ended up being control arm bushings. They were pretty shot. I did replace the steering damper first and it didn’t fix the shimmy shake / vibration. Good luck!

[@kashangill7018]

I have a 1968 Beetle & having the same issue :(

[@carkingspot3973]

Sorry to hear that. For me it turned out to be control arm bushings. After I had replaced them it runs great now without any more shaking. I’ll upload a video on that soon… Good luck!