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by FASTY72
11th May 2017 - 10:27am
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: 68 RHD Squareback
Replies: 8
Views: 8089

Re: 68 RHD Squareback

Looks nice. Look forward to seeing it soon when I am down at Bobs!
by FASTY72
6th April 2017 - 9:03pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: MOT Fail parts needed (Stub axle ?)
Replies: 3
Views: 2618

Re: MOT Fail parts needed (Stub axle ?)

Thanks for that peter. is there anywhere I can get a new thrust ring seal thingy ?
by FASTY72
6th April 2017 - 4:33pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: MOT Fail parts needed (Stub axle ?)
Replies: 3
Views: 2618

MOT Fail parts needed (Stub axle ?)

Hi My72 Fastback has just failed its MOT it says on the fail form... Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Nearside front upper. :shock: It is the part I have arrowed. http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j103/slapheadpaul/mot%20bit_zpswihqmwrf.jpg Anyone know what t...
by FASTY72
24th May 2016 - 5:17pm
Forum: Events Diary
Topic: Club Display Bristol Volksfest 17-19 June 2016
Replies: 6
Views: 5700

Re: Club Display Bristol Volksfest 17-19 June 2016

I already have my weekend tickets.I would like to take part if there is room. Either or both let me know. Are we able to do the show and shine if we are in the line up?
by FASTY72
30th April 2016 - 1:12pm
Forum: Events Diary
Topic: Bristol Volksfest 2016, 17th - 19th June.
Replies: 3
Views: 3684

Re: Bristol Volksfest 2016, 17th - 19th June.

Any other Type 3 peeps going ? Hoping to make this. Coming up from Barnstaple. 8)
by FASTY72
1st November 2015 - 8:53pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: 1972 Fastback
Replies: 18
Views: 13871

Re: 1972 Fastback

Any news on this one ? Mine is all done and back on the road..................
by FASTY72
25th September 2015 - 6:53pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: 68 Fastback
Replies: 139
Views: 78569

Re: 68 Fastback

Looking good so far. These pictures look so familiar. All the same places. When its all done it will be worth it. Really enjoying driving my solid Fastback. :)
by FASTY72
21st August 2015 - 10:37pm
Forum: Events Diary
Topic: Big Sunday vw show, Croyde
Replies: 0
Views: 2362

Big Sunday vw show, Croyde

Hi,
Anyone going to "Big Sunday" 30th August in Croyde, North Devon.
Will be taking Blue Thunder. :D
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by FASTY72
27th May 2015 - 1:22pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 1776 ht leads ?
Replies: 9
Views: 5354

Re: 1776 ht leads ?

Received my new Plug leads today.
Many thanks Mike. :thumbsup: will put them on asap............
by FASTY72
3rd May 2015 - 5:48pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 1776 ht leads ?
Replies: 9
Views: 5354

Re: 1776 ht leads ?

Thanks Mike. On holiday at the moment but will get some when I get home. Do you take PayPal?
by FASTY72
23rd April 2015 - 9:10pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 1776 ht leads ?
Replies: 9
Views: 5354

Re: 1776 ht leads ?

Thanks Mike,
What is the prices of both and what is better ?
Cheers
by FASTY72
23rd April 2015 - 1:37pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 1776 ht leads ?
Replies: 9
Views: 5354

1776 ht leads ?

Hi want to replace leads on the Fastback. Not sure what sort I need as the engine is a 1776 with twin Dellortos. Any advice on what is best would be great and where to get them. cheers....
by FASTY72
20th April 2015 - 6:44am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Carpet sets
Replies: 20
Views: 9700

Re: Carpet sets

Thanks Chino. In2rust you have PM........
by FASTY72
12th April 2015 - 12:39pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Carpet sets
Replies: 20
Views: 9700

Re: Carpet sets

Hi Chino,
Trying to finish off my interior at the moment. Are the carpets you got from Spirit ok ? How long did they take to come from when you ordered them ? I am waiting for some samples from them at the moment but they are taking a while to come. :cry:
by FASTY72
7th April 2015 - 6:43am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: gearbox oil change
Replies: 9
Views: 5214

Re: gearbox oil change

All done ! No problems my neighbour helped and he had a Sump plug socket so that made things easier. The old oil looked like it was due for a change... :thumbsup:
by FASTY72
4th April 2015 - 2:05pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: gearbox oil change
Replies: 9
Views: 5214

Re: gearbox oil change

Thanks for the help and tips will be sorting it soon. will let you know how it goes............
by FASTY72
29th March 2015 - 7:33pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: gearbox oil change
Replies: 9
Views: 5214

gearbox oil change

I want to change the gearbox oil in the Fastback. Any suggestions what is the best oil to use ? Tips on doing the job ? Its manual by the way...
Cheers
Paul..................................
by FASTY72
16th March 2015 - 10:19am
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: Blue Thunder returns !
Replies: 7
Views: 6040

Re: Blue Thunder returns !

Thanks.... I am hoping to make it to the Fastback 50th display as long it is running ok ;)
More pics soon !
by FASTY72
11th March 2015 - 10:16pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: Blue Thunder returns !
Replies: 7
Views: 6040

Blue Thunder returns !

Here is a couple of pics. I have been keeping things under wraps till it was back on the road. Its been 5 years since I took it off the road. A long story but it is now road legal. lots still to sort but it is great to be able to drive it again...... http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j103/slapheadpa...
by FASTY72
11th March 2015 - 10:02pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: FRONT BRAKE PIPES ?
Replies: 7
Views: 4562

Re: FRONT BRAKE PIPES ?

OK a sneek peek is on members cars and project news.........
by FASTY72
28th January 2015 - 1:18pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Should wipers park ?
Replies: 4
Views: 2795

Re: Should wipers park ?

Thanks for the help will check it out on the weekend. Its going for MOT tomorrow :thumbsup: :thumbsdown: :shock: :!: thanks for the wiring diagram will print one out in colour for reference.
by FASTY72
26th January 2015 - 5:29pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Should wipers park ?
Replies: 4
Views: 2795

Should wipers park ?

Should the wipers on my 72 Fastback park at the bottom when I turn them off ? They don't at the moment. If they should what could the problem be?
Cheers
by FASTY72
11th November 2014 - 1:29pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Brake bleeding ?
Replies: 4
Views: 3417

Re: Brake bleeding ?

Thanks for the advice. I will soak it in wd40 and get a new cylinder as they are cheep. :thumbsup: :D
by FASTY72
10th November 2014 - 6:54am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Brake bleeding ?
Replies: 4
Views: 3417

Brake bleeding ?

Hi Tried to bleed the brakes yesterday. we got the front done but when we tried to do the rear there is no bleed nipple on the passenger side rear ! I guess it has been broken off. there is one on the drivers side rear. How easy is it to replace the bleed nipple. there is nothing left sticking out f...
by FASTY72
22nd October 2014 - 6:52am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: New Bonnet release cable ?
Replies: 8
Views: 4924

Re: New Bonnet release cable ?

Can you post a picture please and how much do you want ? still looking. How long is it ? Thanks for digging it out for me :thumbsup: