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by Editor
2nd March 2024 - 12:27pm
Forum: Events Diary
Topic: Stanford Hall 2024, Sunday 5th May
Replies: 19
Views: 2300

Re: Stanford Hall 2024, Sunday 5th May

It doesn't seem right to charge members to show their cars when there is a fair bit of money left to run the club and cover the website costs. I guess we need a meeting to sort this out... It's great that things have been ticking over while I have been getting a new heart valve! I guess we all need ...
by Editor
18th September 2021 - 12:39pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Type 3 Engine - Engine Stand
Replies: 7
Views: 4159

Re: Type 3 Engine - Engine Stand

I've got the usual Machine Mart type as shown above, but I agree you need a VW type adaptor to make the most of it, like the one in the advert for Porsche/Beetle etc.
by Editor
18th September 2021 - 12:23pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: New E10 Petrol
Replies: 21
Views: 7673

Re: New E10 Petrol

There's plenty of posts on the (mostly) US orientated vwtype3.org complaining about the fuel causing problems. Ethanol enriched fuel is not permitted in aircraft that can use motor-fuel (mogas). One local pilot showed off a fibreglass fuel tank which had been eaten into holes by ethanol enriched mog...
by Editor
18th September 2021 - 12:02pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Late Type 3 Fresh Air Box
Replies: 14
Views: 7299

Re: Late Type 3 Fresh Air Box

Ah, that's why you sent them to me. I've only just seen you were trying to get them on the Forum. I've got a huge backlog of posts to catch up on. Dave.
by Editor
17th September 2021 - 12:22pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: Do not Do This.
Replies: 5
Views: 5361

Re: Do not Do This.

It's perfectly safe - just got to get the point of balance right. If it falls, he'll pop up where the fuel tank used to be, probably!
by Editor
25th June 2020 - 6:44pm
Forum: Events Diary
Topic: CANCELLED 60 years of the Type 3....display at Avoncroft VW Show Bromsgrove 16th May 2021
Replies: 45
Views: 31954

Re: 60 years of the Type 3....display at Avoncroft VW Show Bromsgrove 16th May 2021

'Editor' sounds like a joke name too. When did I last edit anything? 😄
by Editor
12th June 2020 - 12:58am
Forum: Type 4 Corner
Topic: 411 LE Variant 1971 FREE to collect
Replies: 6
Views: 6599

411 LE Variant 1971 FREE to collect

Dear Sirs, We are disposing of a VW 411 LE Variant 1970-71 reg that has been stored outside for the last two years, is a none runner or roller and would require transportation to move it, it is currently located in Thornton Le-Dale Yorkshire. The Car was bought new in 1970 from Sexton Brothers in No...
by Editor
2nd March 2020 - 3:08am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Type 4 bushes
Replies: 3
Views: 4827

Re: Type 4 bushes

Phone Jane and Bryan Terry on 01303840374 . They're the UK experts in Type 4s and will know all the wrinkles.
by Editor
2nd March 2020 - 2:41am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 412 1700 F.injection throttle body hose
Replies: 7
Views: 5970

Re: 412 1700 F.injection throttle body hose

Connecting hose for intake runners is 022 133 241B dims are 35mm bore x 4mm thick x 58mm long (from parts book). So you know what you're looking for, but I don't know where to find it!
by Editor
2nd March 2020 - 2:23am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Type 4 fuel lines around the fuel pump
Replies: 4
Views: 4505

Re: Type 4 fuel lines around the fuel pump

Rubber anti vibration mounts are supplied for electric motors. Looks like quite a selection on ebay. Check bolt thread needed and rubber dimensions.
by Editor
2nd March 2020 - 2:06am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Late Tailpipe Fittings Type 3
Replies: 9
Views: 6888

Re: Late Tailpipe Fittings Type 3

I've seen similar clamps in Halfords some years ago, for downpipe joints, but don't know what sizes are available. I've got lots for the Beetle and Type 3 HEs, plus damper pipe joint, but have run out of the big-bore (don't need them now anyway).
by Editor
2nd March 2020 - 1:54am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Type4 FI fuel filter
Replies: 2
Views: 4139

Re: Type4 FI fuel filter

ISTR the Types 3 and 4 have unusual end diameters, which makes other filters less easily used, but could be wrong. I have a few of the originals.
by Editor
2nd March 2020 - 1:47am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Type 3 replacement / rebuilt dynamo?
Replies: 6
Views: 5674

Re: Type 3 replacement / rebuilt dynamo?

BTW, Type 3 belt tension doesn't need to be very large as it's not got the load of a fan as the Beetle does. Too much belt tension is the main reason for dynamo bearing problems.
by Editor
2nd March 2020 - 1:04am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 71 FI Fastback re-commission
Replies: 10
Views: 7863

Re: 71 FI Fastback re-commission

Small injector seals for yours are 311 133 261A. There's a pack of 4 on ebay at £9.95. WERE - they've disappeared since. Item 293263208868 I'll look tomorrow in my FI box in case I have some, as well as whether the spare tank is FI. The bigger locating bushes are 311 133 263, but they only locate th...
by Editor
1st March 2020 - 1:04pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Wing mirrors
Replies: 4
Views: 4537

Re: Wing mirrors

The normal washer is white nylon - plumbing item maybe? The taper insert in the pivot usually clamps up OK. The thing to be careful of is the shaft which is cast and can easily be broken.
by Editor
1st March 2020 - 12:52pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Type 3 - variant 1971 - low rpm, stalling, before engine warms up
Replies: 11
Views: 7399

Re: Type 3 - variant 1971 - low rpm, stalling, before engine warms up

205T is a twin vac unit, correct for a 1971 twin carb engine. The diaphragm is prone to failure, but mine is still fine (AFAIK!). The info on our technical page should be right for timing it, but if it has a fault, maybe that's why it was changed.
by Editor
1st March 2020 - 11:21am
Forum: Events Diary
Topic: Mission Impossible? 2021..........
Replies: 21
Views: 16441

Re: Mission Impossible? 2021..........

No promises - I'll need to have done an engine rebuild by then...
by Editor
1st March 2020 - 1:35am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 71 FI Fastback re-commission
Replies: 10
Views: 7863

Re: 71 FI Fastback re-commission

Hi Dave, I guess you're talking about RDH 96K, it's a '72 model 1600TE ( VW model years start in August and this was an October '71 car, ISTR). Sorry I've not got round to picking up your P-mail. Take a look at the club website for a cross-section of the FI fuel tank (http://www.vwtype3and4club.org....
by Editor
8th July 2019 - 11:02am
Forum: Events Diary
Topic: Manchester event 21 July 2019
Replies: 2
Views: 5281

Manchester event 21 July 2019

It's going to be a great, FREE family event, according to the publicity sent by T4Mel.
http://www.vwtype3and4club.org.uk/forum ... ew&p=29660
by Editor
31st May 2019 - 11:31pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Connecting to new washer jets
Replies: 2
Views: 3303

Re: Connecting to new washer jets

There should be a grommet on the underside of the dash where the tube goes. The nozzle has a plastic tang on one side and you push the nozzle to that side and lift up the other side a bit, which should release the nozzle. Feed some washer tube through. You'll need some stiff wire to hook the end of ...
by Editor
31st May 2019 - 11:16pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Going electric ??
Replies: 114
Views: 48536

Re: Going electric ??

I've heard of bits of carb, specifically the Type 3 accelerator jet, being injested and spat out of the exhaust, but I suspect someone dropped the jubilee clip in. The only bearing work I've done was on our white Polo which started making nasty rattling noises when our eldest son was speeding home f...
by Editor
23rd May 2019 - 10:12am
Forum: Services
Topic: JUST KAMPERS DISCOUNT
Replies: 4
Views: 25568

JUST KAMPERS DISCOUNT

There are quite a few mechanical parts for both Type 3 and Type 4 available from JUST KAMPERS, so I've asked about a club discount and they said yes. Just register your email with them and quote VW Type 3 and 4 Club and they will apply a club discount to your order. I don't know what level discount ...
by Editor
12th May 2019 - 12:17pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Five stud drum in place of 4 stud rear brake drum
Replies: 2
Views: 3188

Re: Five stud drum in place of 4 stud rear brake drum

It may be possible to work out from the parts book, as Australia and South African Type 3s in 1966 still had the wide 5 wheels - not sure how long that went for.
by Editor
12th May 2019 - 12:13pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Gearbox’s
Replies: 2
Views: 3160

Re: Gearbox’s

I've got a couple here; I think they are the later type ('70 - '73) with the guide sleeve and different release bearing. Of course, you will want clutch pedal assembly and a tube to run it in - it's not a simple add-on, but I expect you know all that.
by Editor
12th May 2019 - 12:01pm
Forum: Events Diary
Topic: Dubs in the middle.Type 3 display, near Evesham
Replies: 5
Views: 6894

Re: Dubs in the middle.Type 3 display, near Evesham

Why don't organisers say where events are? There must be a reason, I assume. Anyway, after trawling the website, there's an address for it, so I've added some info to help, to help folk decide whether to think about it. Hope the weather stays good for it.