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by MATTT
3rd December 2018 - 3:57pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: Mirrors identity
Replies: 3
Views: 3543

Re: Mirrors identity

cant seem to add pics on here now
by MATTT
3rd December 2018 - 3:55pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: Mirrors identity
Replies: 3
Views: 3543

Mirrors identity

Have a few mirrors not needed but not sure what they are all off,type 3 and beetle I think
Look like original Vw ones
Both left hand side
And a pair of bay window ones
Thought I’d ask on here before eBaying them
I can email a pic if required
by MATTT
31st July 2015 - 6:06pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: Westfalia 321 073 tow hitch 1977 date stamp
Replies: 2
Views: 2912

Westfalia 321 073 tow hitch 1977 date stamp

Bought this for my 1972 crossover bay but its the wrong one
Someone has mentioned it could be for a type 3?
Had one on my old early square but didn't take a note of the badge i d plate
Anyone happen to know?
Cheers
Matt
by MATTT
22nd October 2013 - 11:53am
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: new old stock fuel sender units on ebay
Replies: 0
Views: 1854

new old stock fuel sender units on ebay

Ive just seen these newly listed today item number 221298774018 they are listed as new old stock in original boxes type number 311 919 051 ive just bought one and I think there are 2 more left Not cheap but I need a fuel guage that works and at least I hope this one will work better than a used one ...
by MATTT
18th October 2013 - 10:28am
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: BUYERS BEWARE VWAUDI PARTS BREAKERS IN WEST SUSSEX
Replies: 3
Views: 3024

BUYERS BEWARE VWAUDI PARTS BREAKERS IN WEST SUSSEX

though i would cuat and paste this from VZI just in case anyone off here is goingto buy parts from them...... I'm hoping someone would have been through this situation on here and have some advice I bought a T3 fuel sender as I've been unable to find a new one,from a VW specialist breakers in West S...
by MATTT
29th September 2013 - 8:11am
Forum: Type 3 Gallery
Topic: my new 68 squareback
Replies: 24
Views: 22679

Re: my new 68 squareback

It was done in 2pk not the new water based ones as they need to be lacquered I did try to get some of the 1k acrylic it was painted in when new but couldn't find a supplier The local bodyshop supplier I use just mixed it up on site If you wanted to paint it yourself you can still buy cellulose but w...
by MATTT
28th September 2013 - 10:16pm
Forum: Type 3 Gallery
Topic: my new 68 squareback
Replies: 24
Views: 22679

Re: my new 68 squareback

Yeah well Its taken 4 yrs but I guess it's just been I've been in no rush and I've been doing it at work if I get some spare time.im sure I could have done it in a year if I had to. I did end up getting it painted in the end though as the original paint was tired and I wanted it to look shiny! I've ...
by MATTT
26th September 2013 - 4:29pm
Forum: Type 3 Gallery
Topic: my new 68 squareback
Replies: 24
Views: 22679

Re: my new 68 squareback

heres the latest photographs of it couple more things to do but its up and running MOTd and im using it everyday at the moment http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d11/MATTTT3222/VWSQUARE006.jpg http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d11/MATTTT3222/VWSQUARE002.jpg http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d11/MATTT...
by MATTT
22nd July 2013 - 10:37am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: gearbox 2nd gear problem
Replies: 4
Views: 2837

Re: gearbox 2nd gear problem

Hiya
Ive been looking into it and im sure theres too much side to side play on the lever,so i think its the bushes , I just need to find out if theres a few box variations and what ones are the easiest to get at to change as i will do those 1st
by MATTT
21st July 2013 - 9:43pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: gearbox 2nd gear problem
Replies: 4
Views: 2837

Re: gearbox 2nd gear problem

No not looked at it yet
I've only just got it actually motd and on the road and waned to put a few miles on it
I'm using it everyday as my only for of transport at the moment and was hoping there might be a easy adjustment
by MATTT
20th July 2013 - 11:46am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: gearbox 2nd gear problem
Replies: 4
Views: 2837

gearbox 2nd gear problem

Hi Is there any linkage adjustment on a 1968 type 3, ive been told it did have a later type replacement box from the original owner.Its fine but wont go into 2nd ,once in its ok nbut it normally goes into 4th instead,seems worse when changing up than down but not 100% certain on this It was ok when ...
by MATTT
28th June 2013 - 8:26pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Daft questions time :)
Replies: 3
Views: 2505

Daft questions time :)

Just got the square on the road,after 3 years of work on it,I will update my project thread once the last 2 panels are painted( its a early 1968 model) just a few question,the clock doesnt work how tricky is it to remove? The indictors dont self cancel,is that normal or the cancel switch is duff? Th...
by MATTT
27th June 2013 - 7:49pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: Welding
Replies: 4
Views: 3223

Re: Welding

I had some work done by Ricky from Wonkey Donkey emporium down Sutton/kingswood way which i was pleased with
He only does VWs and knows his stuff.
by MATTT
27th June 2013 - 7:46pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: Off side mirror ?
Replies: 8
Views: 4666

Re: Off side mirror ?

I also need a nearside mirror for a 1968,I have the arm already just need the mirror head itself,is this the same as anything off another model thats more commonly available?
thanks
by MATTT
11th June 2013 - 8:25pm
Forum: Type 3 Gallery
Topic: New exhaust
Replies: 4
Views: 6084

Re: New exhaust

Ive put the same one on mine,one of the fittings that bolts onto the heat exchanger was out of line a fair amount but managed to ease the pipe up and clamp it it sounds nice though :) What was the silver ducting you used mines on but it was a bit too small and sits very close to the exhasut itself s...
by MATTT
28th September 2012 - 9:24am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: what clutch?
Replies: 10
Views: 5080

Re: what clutch?

whilst i think of it - and the engines still out of the car :)
has anyone got a spare clutch release bearing clip?
mines missing one on one side
by MATTT
20th September 2012 - 10:32pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Type3 exhaust
Replies: 9
Views: 5155

Re: Type3 exhaust

If you had a picture that would be handy,it will probably all ake sense once th new exhaust turns up and I fit it I hope
cheers
by MATTT
18th September 2012 - 4:48pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Type3 exhaust
Replies: 9
Views: 5155

Re: Type3 exhaust

Iam about to order a tri-mil for mine ,which again involves losing the 2 small preheat boxes and making ducting

Does this lose much heat ? and can you use anything for the new ducting or does it have to be metal not plastic

thanks
Matt
by MATTT
11th September 2012 - 12:05pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Hot air ducting needed
Replies: 11
Views: 7985

Re: Hot air ducting needed

annoyingly i have a really long length of that caravan stuff,but its 24mm inside :(
Ive found this place thats got something in the automotive section that will do the job( also have some other sizes that are not on the website if you ring them)
http://www.hoseworld.com/index.html
by MATTT
10th September 2012 - 8:41pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Hot air ducting needed
Replies: 11
Views: 7985

Hot air ducting needed

Before the engine goes back in I want to replace the hoses they are 30mm and 26mm black ribbed with aluminium under the outer coating rang a few places and tried local motor factors and a heating flue wholesaler but no luck anyone have any ideas ? I do have some similar black plastic stuff but i gue...
by MATTT
5th September 2012 - 6:11pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: exhaust blowing
Replies: 11
Views: 5651

Re: exhaust blowing

engine out today,it was a bit of a pain to get the cables and heat pipes off as they were nicely rusted on Managed to get a 1/4 of a turn on the head bolts on one side until it reached 23lbs so fingers crossed once ive got to the other side they need doing too,it closed all the valve gaps up so it m...
by MATTT
31st August 2012 - 10:39pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: exhaust blowing
Replies: 11
Views: 5651

Re: exhaust blowing

I did wonder ! its the same as my Ami with a 2cv engine then,no gaskets Do you think the tickover would sound fine then if the head was leaking? Maybe they just need retorqueing as the cars been in storage since 1988 sorry for all the questions,ive had classics for years , even had a beetle years ag...
by MATTT
31st August 2012 - 10:10pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: exhaust blowing
Replies: 11
Views: 5651

Re: exhaust blowing

well cut the box off in the end,will have to borow a set of oxy/ac next week to try and get the 45mm nuts off as theres no way they are budging Worse thing is I think the silencer is probably ok,well it was until i ruined it.! The baffles seem fine,had a chat with a couple of people and 2 of them sa...
by MATTT
30th August 2012 - 2:47pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: exhaust blowing
Replies: 11
Views: 5651

Re: exhaust blowing

any tricks for getting the silencer nuts undone :)
as they are rusted in nicely - im awaiting a pair of stilsons and will be having another go at it
I assume its normal right hand thread as well?
thanks
Matt
by MATTT
27th August 2012 - 8:12pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: Mrs bought me this fastback 71 for my 40th
Replies: 9
Views: 6779

Re: Mrs bought me this fastback 71 for my 40th

looks exactly like my mums white fastback
which we scrapped ! as no one was brave enought to take it on.