broady_6 wrote: ↑

16th October 2022 - 9:21pm

Glad the forum is a great resource and helped solve a problem

Yep! Thanks all!

I’ve just been through this too. Thanks to this thread I bench tested the CSP master cylinder before fitting it. Glad I did but think I had a more lucky outcome. I sourced a replacement 135 degree inlet pipe from Just Kampers as mentioned in this thread and also a new rubber grommet from there too. ...

That’s a shame but understandable.

For Notchback register.... 1. Danny Lord, 1963 2. Larry and Lin 1962 3. Carl Taylor 1965 4. Ian Elver 1967 5. Rob Fisher 1965 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. For Type 3 and 4 club display..... 1. Greenfyre girl 63 Square 2. Ade Holloway 68 Fastback. 3. Jordan Bond 66 Fastback. 4. Craig Mudd (Muddy), 71 Fastback 5. ...

It's okay... just found this...

viewtopic.php?f=26&t=7085

Hi all, anyone have any thoughts on uprated engine mounts for an engine brace bar on an IRS Type 3?

You can get Rhino front ones as they are generic Type 1. I know the rears aren't available for this application so thinking about adapting something. Just trying to avoid adding a Swing Axle sub frame.

I've added my vote as a project. Shoulda been on the road by now though!

It's been a while but I got it up and running yesterday:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUHwDX0DhqM

Couple of pics from when I stripped it down. Old bearing on the left, new on the right:

The tacho looks great! I did something similar with an Elliot gauge which is kinda period looking. I'll take a pic.

Just stripped it apart. Looks to be the metal one.

...actually, if there is no bearing, that would be a similar system to my '55 beetle which just has a plastic bush, so it's possible I guess.

[edit]: they list:

111-953-559A ('71 -> '74) metal 24mm
111-953-559C ('74 ->) plastic centre 22mm

I guess they mean '73 and not '74 which the confusing bit?

Hmm, not sure Dave, I always assumed it was a proper bearing. I'll strip it down and take a look. It looks like someone has remanufactured them as Aircooled.net list two different ones for Type 3's but their dates are screwy. They also imply they were shared with Type 1's which I didn't think was th...

Hi all, does anyone know the part number for a steering column bearing? It's for a '73 Fastback.


Thanks.

msmith wrote:What seals do you need?

None probably. This is an old thread from 2006!

I hope the works as I'm posting from my phone:

http://www.google.co.uk/m/search?q=fuel ... d7e9f#i=28

The one you posted a pic of looks a bit different to type I was thinking of. Anyhow, you just need a large clear plastic type (with the orange paper filter in it).

Yep, seems possible. As Dave says, try it breifly without and go from there.

The metal ones are usually found in K-Jet systems which can handle up to 80psi.

If it's a clear plastic one it'll be fine. But be aware there's two sizes. The small one is for low pressure (carbs) and the larger ones are for FI.

purplepeter wrote:Theres an Electric squareback that was at EBI...Danny will know its name-I'll ask him tomorrow (if hes sober!)

That's true, I saw it at EBI! Green and white iirc. Pretty cool.

I discovered that myself after I had posted here. I like the idea that was posted of how to put an actual VW alternator on the Notch engine. I have more or less decided to go that route here. On the Volks Wagner note though I have most of what I need for the sound system now. I have a pair of Calif...

Editor wrote:You must have worked out by now I'm an old fuddy-duddy, which should cheer you up anyway! Not quite a Victor Meldrew, but give me time.

Don't go changin' though!

Do a full service (points, plugs, timing etc.)
Check all FI earths (e.g. ECU, injectors and anything else)
Check VR (and power to ECU)
Check all vacuum hoses
Clean FI points in dizzy by carefully drawing a sheet of paper through them

Speak to T3D. They've done a few now. I think the two options are, a) use custom adapter spacers/blocks or b) swap the framehead to Type 1.