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by Dexter611
31st January 2019 - 11:01pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Fastback Rust in Rear Roof under air vents
Replies: 4
Views: 3254

Re: Fastback Rust in Rear Roof under air vents

Thanks Broady, the photos are really useful, I can see what is underneath the panel now. It looks like it would be best to cut it out like you did. The hose looks a good idea. Have you finished replacing this panel on yours now?
by Dexter611
31st January 2019 - 12:27am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Fastback Rust in Rear Roof under air vents
Replies: 4
Views: 3254

Fastback Rust in Rear Roof under air vents

I have rust holes, both sides in the rear roof panel below the air vents on my '73 Fastback; I believe there is a drain tube that gets blocked that causes this. I want to repair the rust holes, but want some advice on the best way to carry out this repair. I am considering cutting the rusty metal ou...
by Dexter611
5th October 2017 - 12:34am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Engine Wiring
Replies: 10
Views: 5455

Re: Engine Wiring

I got the engine wired up and got it started but unfortunately it's not running well, compression is 130psi on cylinders 1 and 3 but 50 and 70psi on 2 and 4 so the engine is out now...
by Dexter611
18th September 2017 - 6:40pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Engine Wiring
Replies: 10
Views: 5455

Re: Engine Wiring

Thanks Broady, I meant dynamo not the coil regarding the D+ and DF terminals. It must be the oil pressure sender the black/green goes to. It does have electronic ignition, it has standard twin solex's, that explains the fuel cut off solenoid, choke set up, I will have to take another look for the bl...
by Dexter611
17th September 2017 - 4:20pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Engine Wiring
Replies: 10
Views: 5455

Engine Wiring

I have a 1973 1600cc Fastback and I need to connect all the wriring back up to my engine, it was disconnected when I got the car so I don't know how it was connected before. Does anyone know where all the wires go or live fairly local to Surrey/Middlesex where I could look at how yours is wired up? ...
by Dexter611
6th March 2017 - 11:16pm
Forum: Type 3 Gallery
Topic: My Greek 72 Squareback
Replies: 8
Views: 8792

Re: My Greek 72 Squareback

Very nice, like the two tone paintwork too.