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- 11th May 2017 - 10:27am
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: 68 RHD Squareback
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8329
Re: 68 RHD Squareback
Looks nice. Look forward to seeing it soon when I am down at Bobs!
- 6th April 2017 - 9:03pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: MOT Fail parts needed (Stub axle ?)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2630
Re: MOT Fail parts needed (Stub axle ?)
Thanks for that peter. is there anywhere I can get a new thrust ring seal thingy ?
- 6th April 2017 - 4:33pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: MOT Fail parts needed (Stub axle ?)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2630
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...
- 24th May 2016 - 5:17pm
- Forum: Events Diary
- Topic: Club Display Bristol Volksfest 17-19 June 2016
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5828
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?
- 30th April 2016 - 1:12pm
- Forum: Events Diary
- Topic: Bristol Volksfest 2016, 17th - 19th June.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3800
Re: Bristol Volksfest 2016, 17th - 19th June.
Any other Type 3 peeps going ? Hoping to make this. Coming up from Barnstaple.
- 1st November 2015 - 8:53pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: 1972 Fastback
- Replies: 18
- Views: 14216
Re: 1972 Fastback
Any news on this one ? Mine is all done and back on the road..................
- 25th September 2015 - 6:53pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: 68 Fastback
- Replies: 139
- Views: 79499
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.
- 21st August 2015 - 10:37pm
- Forum: Events Diary
- Topic: Big Sunday vw show, Croyde
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2376
- 27th May 2015 - 1:22pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 1776 ht leads ?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5365
Re: 1776 ht leads ?
Received my new Plug leads today.
Many thanks Mike. will put them on asap............
Many thanks Mike. will put them on asap............
- 3rd May 2015 - 5:48pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 1776 ht leads ?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5365
Re: 1776 ht leads ?
Thanks Mike. On holiday at the moment but will get some when I get home. Do you take PayPal?
- 23rd April 2015 - 9:10pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 1776 ht leads ?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5365
Re: 1776 ht leads ?
Thanks Mike,
What is the prices of both and what is better ?
Cheers
What is the prices of both and what is better ?
Cheers
- 23rd April 2015 - 1:37pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 1776 ht leads ?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5365
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....
- 20th April 2015 - 6:44am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Carpet sets
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9721
Re: Carpet sets
Thanks Chino. In2rust you have PM........
- 12th April 2015 - 12:39pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Carpet sets
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9721
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.
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.
- 7th April 2015 - 6:43am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: gearbox oil change
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5228
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...
- 4th April 2015 - 2:05pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: gearbox oil change
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5228
Re: gearbox oil change
Thanks for the help and tips will be sorting it soon. will let you know how it goes............
- 29th March 2015 - 7:33pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: gearbox oil change
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5228
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..................................
Cheers
Paul..................................
- 16th March 2015 - 10:19am
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: Blue Thunder returns !
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6123
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 !
More pics soon !
- 11th March 2015 - 10:16pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: Blue Thunder returns !
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6123
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...
- 11th March 2015 - 10:02pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: FRONT BRAKE PIPES ?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4577
Re: FRONT BRAKE PIPES ?
OK a sneek peek is on members cars and project news.........
- 28th January 2015 - 1:18pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Should wipers park ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2804
Re: Should wipers park ?
Thanks for the help will check it out on the weekend. Its going for MOT tomorrow thanks for the wiring diagram will print one out in colour for reference.
- 26th January 2015 - 5:29pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Should wipers park ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2804
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
Cheers
- 11th November 2014 - 1:29pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Brake bleeding ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3428
Re: Brake bleeding ?
Thanks for the advice. I will soak it in wd40 and get a new cylinder as they are cheep.
- 10th November 2014 - 6:54am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Brake bleeding ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3428
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...
- 22nd October 2014 - 6:52am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: New Bonnet release cable ?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4934
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