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by s.unsworth
1st February 2024 - 11:10am
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: Sole survivors: the very rarest cars on UK roads today
Replies: 6
Views: 452

Re: Sole survivors: the very rarest cars on UK roads today

You are right there. If you tell anyone you have a Type 3 they all say Oh a VW Variant !
by s.unsworth
31st January 2024 - 5:11pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: Sole survivors: the very rarest cars on UK roads today
Replies: 6
Views: 452

Sole survivors: the very rarest cars on UK roads today

This random article came up on my Laptop today : Sole survivors: the very rarest cars on UK roads today. This was the last car on the list. Is it true ? Volkswagen TL ©Volkswagen Volkswagen looked to solve the shortcomings of the Beetle with the TL that was launched in 1961, but arrived as the 1600 ...
by s.unsworth
31st January 2024 - 5:00pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Rear Window Seal Installation
Replies: 1
Views: 2116

Re: Rear Window Seal Installation

Did you get anyone to do it yet ?

I`ve been trying to get someone to fit a Metal Insert Trim to the Front Windscreen Rubber of my 1972 Type 3 Variant. Only one I found wanted £150 + vat which I thought was a bit steep !

Steve U.
by s.unsworth
3rd October 2023 - 10:29am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Fuel pipe
Replies: 5
Views: 1764

Re: Fuel pipe

I stick to Original Pierburg rebuildable Fuel Pumps. I have 2 brand new Type 3 Pierburg Pumps as Insurance for the future. I also have a brand new Type 3 Petrol Tank for the same reason. My Type 3 had a later aftermarket Pump on for some years but they do not look Original, so I Rebuilt the Original...
by s.unsworth
29th August 2023 - 10:03pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Fuel pipe
Replies: 5
Views: 1764

Re: Fuel pipe

Why the Filter ? There’s a Filter in the Fuel Tank Outlet and the Mechanical Fuel Pump.
by s.unsworth
24th April 2023 - 12:31pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Engine Builders
Replies: 0
Views: 2094

Engine Builders

Do we have any recommended Air Cooled Engine Builders for our 1600 Type 3 Engine please ?

Andy Pearce rebuilt our 1300 Beetle 6 or more years ago. That has been great. Planned to ask Andy to rebuild the Type 3 Engine. Unfortuantely he has since retired.

Steve U
by s.unsworth
19th March 2023 - 6:52pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Type 3 Auto Transmission Starter Motor
Replies: 6
Views: 1735

Re: Type 3 Auto Transmission Starter Motor

Starter Motor did not want to come off the Beetle. When it finally did the Bush came out with it. Stuck on the Shaft. Have bought a new Type 3 Auto Starter Motor to put on. The Type 3 Auto Starter Motor I had kept as a Spare for our Type 3 may be refurbishable but when I started to dismantle it the ...
by s.unsworth
12th March 2023 - 11:01am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Type 3 Auto Transmission Starter Motor
Replies: 6
Views: 1735

Re: Type 3 Auto Transmission Starter Motor

I think we will find many suppliers list the Type 3 Auto Trans Starter Motor as a Heavy Duty Starter Motor for other Air Cooled Type 1 Type 2 Type 3.

Regards,

Steve U
by s.unsworth
11th March 2023 - 12:57pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Type 3 Auto Transmission Starter Motor
Replies: 6
Views: 1735

Type 3 Auto Transmission Starter Motor

I have a vague recollection that a Type 3 Automatic Transmission Starter Motor can be fitted to other Air Cooled VWs. Is that correct please ? Is it a straight swap ? I flattened the Battery on our Beetle a couple of days ago trying to get it to run on a supposedly Reconditioned Carburettor. Since t...
by s.unsworth
26th February 2023 - 11:46am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Solex Carburettor Refurbishment
Replies: 3
Views: 1338

Re: Solex Carburettor Refurbishment

Having looked at the details unfortunately he says in big red letters SORRY NO OVERSEAS SHIPPING.

Steve U
by s.unsworth
26th February 2023 - 10:19am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Pierburg Fuel Pump Rebuild
Replies: 0
Views: 2143

Pierburg Fuel Pump Rebuild

How do you make sure the New Outlet ( Discharge ) Valve stays in the Top Cover when Rebuilding an Original Pierburg Fuel Pump please ? I know they are " Peened in " but don`t know if my Peening would be good enough. I have thought of drilling and tapping for a couple of M2 or M2.5 Screws, and maybe ...
by s.unsworth
26th February 2023 - 10:13am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Solex Carburettor Refurbishment
Replies: 3
Views: 1338

Re: Solex Carburettor Refurbishment

Very nice but a bit pricey by the time it got here with Import Tax and Shipping.

I’ve started from the beginning and set the Carb up to factory settings. Seems it might be worth persevering with it for now.

Steve U
by s.unsworth
20th February 2023 - 9:38am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Type 3 Distributors
Replies: 1
Views: 1103

Type 3 Distributors

Distributor on our 1972 Twin Carb. Automatic Variant is Dual Vacuum Part Number : 311 905 205 AA I have not been able to find a Spare one anywhere. I can find a : 311 905 205 AJ which has a Single Vacuum Unit. Can I fit a Dual Vacuum Unit to the 311 905 205 AJ and it will work the same as the Origin...
by s.unsworth
14th February 2023 - 9:12am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Dimension needed please- rear wing mount
Replies: 7
Views: 2087

Re: Dimension needed please- rear wing mount

Why Upside Down ?

Steve U
by s.unsworth
12th February 2023 - 5:04pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Dimension needed please- rear wing mount
Replies: 7
Views: 2087

Re: Dimension needed please- rear wing mount

Have taken Photo now with Steel Rule for you to see the measurement.

No idea how to post a Photo on here but could email if you want.

Steve U
by s.unsworth
12th February 2023 - 1:10pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Dimension needed please- rear wing mount
Replies: 7
Views: 2087

Re: Dimension needed please- rear wing mount

I would go for 197mm Front Edge of Rear Wing to Bottom Bolt Hole centre. I was trying to take a Photo but did not have enough Hands to hold a Steel Rule and my Phone. Mrs U has got the Beef in the Oven now, so can Photo if you want. I`m assuming we are talking about a Late Type 3 ? Ours is October 1...
by s.unsworth
12th February 2023 - 12:13pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Solex Carburettor Refurbishment
Replies: 3
Views: 1338

Solex Carburettor Refurbishment

Thinking of getting a New / Reconditioned / Exchange Carburettor for the Beetle. Its a Solex 30 PICT-2. Any recommendations please ? Only Exchange ones I can find are at Just Kampers. I have found 2 other 30 PICT-2 in my stuff. Also have at least 1 28-PICT and a Pair of Type 3 Twin Carbs for Manual ...
by s.unsworth
12th February 2023 - 12:08pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Beetle Tailpipes
Replies: 3
Views: 1599

Re: Beetle Tailpipes

Thank you for that. I`ve just put 2 NOS Chrome Tailpipes I bought from Germany on this morning. Disappointed yet again. May be try the Tuning route. Thinking of a New / Reconditioned / Exchange Carburettor anyway. Its a Solex 30 PICT-2. Any recommendations please ? I have 2 spare ones of unknown sta...
by s.unsworth
12th February 2023 - 12:03pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Dimension needed please- rear wing mount
Replies: 7
Views: 2087

Re: Dimension needed please- rear wing mount

I can try to have a look this afternoon.

Steve U
by s.unsworth
24th January 2023 - 5:37pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Beetle Tailpipes
Replies: 3
Views: 1599

Beetle Tailpipes

Please can anyone give me a definitive answer on how to get our 1966 Beetle to make the correct Exhaust sound again ? In the USA they call it " Fweeming ". I describe it as a sort of Whistling Pinging. The old Chrome Tailpipes made in Germany used to sound right. I tried Stainless Steel Tailpipes fr...
by s.unsworth
18th July 2022 - 3:52pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: brakes and fuel
Replies: 4
Views: 1983

Re: brakes and fuel

You should be able to find all the info on Brake Parts at :- http://www.brakesint.co.uk/

Unless they have deleted 411 / 412 off there.

Steve
by s.unsworth
20th May 2022 - 12:53am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Any suggestions to what's causing a bad misfire?
Replies: 23
Views: 5610

Re: Any suggestions to what's causing a bad misfire?

Try another New Condenser. Even brand new ones can be faulty out of the box these days. Had a similar intermittent Misfire. Could not diagnose it at all. Finally replaced the already new Condenser with another new Condenser. Instant Fix !

Steve U
by s.unsworth
10th March 2022 - 9:54pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Notchback/Fastback rear arm-rests
Replies: 1
Views: 1731

Re: Notchback/Fastback rear arm-rests

My 1972 Base Model 1600A Variant ( Estate ) did not have Rear Armrests. They were only Factory Fitted to more Luxurious Models of the Type 3. So the set up of the Rear 1/4 Interior Trim Panel was different for the ones with / without Rear Armrests.