As far as I have read, you can use the automatic starter type 3 starter on the manual but not vice versa - an advantage is there is no bushing to worry about... they are normally more expensive to buy...

Thanks so if I’m correct…

So that’s a paper gasket on either side of the Bakelite heat flange

And the manifold to head gasket is better as the rock paper one…

I'm doing a rebuild on carbs at the moment ; I have a few questions Heat insulation flange The bakalite ones in my car are 6mm, but the Paruzzi ones are 4 mm - which is correct ? https://www.paruzzi.com/uk/volkswagen/engine/carburetor-air-filter-inlet-manifold/32134/ Do paper gaskets 1mm /1.5 mm go ...

Good luck with the 1967 rebuild Tim.
Are you going to replace the thermostat mechanisms ? - presumably the previous owners took it out.
Paul P

A few hot whiskeys might help you out, if that is your favorite tipple - you must be very near the Tullamore Dew Distillery ?!

Timing mark - I cleaned the original timing sticker and it confirmed 0 TDC as the second mark to the left, and that the pattern was 1 1 11 which corresponds to what I see in the inspection hole I havent got around to double checking it yet through no 1 after taking out the spark plug..... https://l...

Thanks Tim for replies- my pulley marks are as in the first post from the Samba 1 1 1 1 https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewt ... ?p=8947951 where the poster states that the second from left is 0 TDC - but as you say the best way to check this for sure is to get access to number one cylinder with ...

thanks, I've seen that 3/1600 T 0690001 -
my point is that I am not seeing 1 111 , rather 1 1 11

would be grateful if someone could have a check on their marks for a 1972 twin carb......

Hello, I've bought a 1972 (April) Fastback - twin carbs/auto - from Germany. Just want to check on which mark is the 0 btdc one - which I presume is correct timing mark for running? Distributor is 311 905 205 AA Would appreciate input from other twin carb 1972 owners - auto or manual........ The dis...

Don't think this has been mentioned here? Although Simon Glen has been by the editor..obviously a very knowledgeable chap. Anyhow, a very good preview read on Amazon. He mentions that c 100 type 3's were assembled in Dublin... https://www.amazon.co.uk/book-Volkswagen-Type-3/dp/1845849523/ref=sr_1_cc...

Like yourself and others, I had this problem too - connecting shaft was seized, but also some of the other flap mechanisms were broken/ seized, since the thermostat with rod was expanding! Luckily, the flaps were stuck open or half open, since overheating wasn't a problem- however it meant that the ...

ah... that explains why it was on display in July in Dublin - here all the time but probably under cotton wool - it was at a dealers stand. Editior - do you know it stayed in the UK ? maybe another foreign buyer has taken it away from you..

I hear there is a bit of a classic car bubble floating around at the moment, as confirmed by these very good auction prices for exceptional type 3 's - Maybe someone on here bought one? http://www.angliacarauctions.co.uk/en/classic-auctions/results/saturday-13th-june-2015/1973-vw-1600-te-fastback/ 1...

Good to know. Thanks.

Does any body know what material the lagging material over the flexible metal hot air ducts* is? It looks like cloth, but maybe it could be asbestos?! I got a replacement piece and I saw dust. Better safe than sorry. (* this is the c. 20 cm duct, 63mm diameter, connecting into the heat channels). Th...

Hello,
is the min-max engine oil difference value 1.25 litres (haynes manual) or 1 litre ? ( as seen in another publication on the 1500s- a German manual methinks) ... assuming this value is the same for all engine cases 1961-1973... regards.. PP

correction ( 13.0441-4209.2 with) that should be 13.0441-4204.2 , with plate, which is def. correct up to 7/71. Reading some of the other info here and elsewhere, I now think the piston retaining plates (as well as the calipers, pins, pads and retaining pins) are different post 7/71 as well http://...

You can get a ATE rebuild kit either containing the piston retaining plate ( 13.0441-4209.2 with) or not - e.g. www.ATE.de website and online catolog; http://outcat-cs.tecdoc.net/ows/en/8F4219D4751E8700F9F05694BCB5BBF9.ows_cs5.srv?view=VIndexFramesetJsp or also appearing on ; http://seekpart24.com/v...

Hmm, neither picture will link - I get the Eirecooled (good name!) home page and a message which says "Invalid attachment...". Maybe you have to register to see them? Should'nt have to for this - here is the url link to insert for the thread -Yes it is a cool name for the site. http://www.eircooled...

Hello John and greetings. Nice looking FI fastback. I'm in Cork city and have a notchback here for the past three and a half years. Savannah beige as well... PM me if you want to met up. Paul

The dust seals (and the piston seals for that matter) are the same for both early and late Type 3 calipers. The kit (e.g. FTE or ATE brand) is different for 'late' models i.e. > 7/71 in this case - kits should contain the piston retaining plate. Some kits, from certain webshops, also contain the ca...

Update on this and questions- (car = 1970 single carb.) When it was up on a ramp we disconnected the thermostat and pushed up the vertical thermostat rod- there was only about ¼ inch movement up - but still not movement of horizontal flap rod. Tapping, lubrication and other encouragements haven’t wo...

Hello, Reading about the importance of a working thermostat / cooling air control system, I examined my own. My thermostat bellows appears ok- about 28 mm cold and expands about 17 mm to 45 mm or so after a 20 mins journey. But a spot of paint on the horizontal 'flap' rod near the distributor didn’t...

Well, I have to admit I wasnt very experienced in the fitting of rubbers on studs... Anyhow, I got the knack- soften bump stop up a bit by boiling, lubricate and angle in with pushing and rotation from behind the stud, at a 45 angle. Heres to another 39 years.

The replacement does widen out from the 16 mm to maybe 22 mm. But that is after about 10 mm. In the meantime 16mm gap surrounded by hard rubber into 25mm metal stud is into superman territory, soap or no soap :!: Also as said before the original stops are visibly bigger and this isnt due to stretchi...