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by Wireless
28th November 2014 - 4:59pm
Forum: Type 4 Gallery
Topic: Does my old 411LE still exist?
Replies: 8
Views: 8402

Re: Does my old 411LE still exist?

I have a drivers door for a four door sedan, probably the nearest I'll get to owning such a car, ha
by Wireless
28th November 2014 - 4:53pm
Forum: Type 4 Corner
Topic: 412 headlights
Replies: 32
Views: 26784

Re: 412 headlights

I bought a pair of 5 3/4 Headlights for a Westfield car for £28 off eBay a while ago, to replace the outer dipped beam and side lights, but they also have the full beam so I'll be fitting a relay and using the sealed beam inner lights to come on with beam, as if they were auxiliary driving lights. M...
by Wireless
28th November 2014 - 4:32pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: Fastback factory colours
Replies: 6
Views: 5006

Re: Fastback factory colours

Could still have been painted in Sea Blue, my Squareback was painted by Wolfsburg in a none-VW colour at the request of the customer, and has the VW Paint Code 69, so anything is possible.
by Wireless
28th November 2014 - 4:17pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: Newbie..
Replies: 5
Views: 4012

Re: Newbie..

You don't have a T4, you have a Type 2 Mk4, just like I don't own a late bay, I have a Type 2c. We get a number of people turn up in here with problems on their buses but we don't get upset, they still own a VW, it's a common mistake people make, most people have seen Type 3's, but are unfamiliar wi...
by Wireless
28th November 2014 - 10:23am
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: Clear plastic front indicator lenses for 411/412?
Replies: 3
Views: 4195

Clear plastic front indicator lenses for 411/412?

Clear plastic front indicators for 411/412, how many are interested? The chap in Norway is looking for numbers to get the cost of the order down, I'd been looking to obtain two sets, as I like to keep spares, and pmacs49 is also interested, is there anyone else? A lack of interest last time meant th...
by Wireless
19th October 2014 - 12:14am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: wheels & tyre sizes?
Replies: 16
Views: 7568

Re: wheels & tyre sizes?

Thanks guys, mine are missing, we did try a couple of jubilee clips as spacers but it seems these are the right solution, if a little pricey.

My rubbing only occurs in reverse on full lock on the nearside front, so there's probably some wear as you say.
by Wireless
16th October 2014 - 10:31pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: wheels & tyre sizes?
Replies: 16
Views: 7568

Re: wheels & tyre sizes?

it clears all ok but on the fullest of lock the inside of tyre just touched the inner wing, this I cured using the little metal plate thingies you put over the bottom trailing arm stopper for the stub axle. I must be having a blonde moment, any chance you can post a pick of this metal plate thingy ...
by Wireless
16th October 2014 - 10:21pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Recommended Replacement Fuel Pump for 412LS Twin Carb
Replies: 5
Views: 3260

Re: Recommended Replacement Fuel Pump for 412LS Twin Carb

Mmm...its been re-wired, and the coil is brand new, along with most of the wiring connections, where exactly is the original fuel pump supposed to go? I see nowhere to fit a mechanical pump but if you point me in the right direction it might help. As regards the engine, although its in a 412 it's a ...
by Wireless
16th October 2014 - 10:07pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: YRO 418N 412LS Variant
Replies: 4
Views: 3360

Re: YRO 418N 412LS Variant

Nope, never been put on the car, but I've seen a recent Historic Class Mercedes Tax Disc issued on 30th September that only went for £43 on eBay, so I think the plan will be to keep it filed, but scan and print a copy, and cut out and display the copy in the window.
by Wireless
5th October 2014 - 11:51pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Recommended Replacement Fuel Pump for 412LS Twin Carb
Replies: 5
Views: 3260

Recommended Replacement Fuel Pump for 412LS Twin Carb

Hi, The 412 seems to start as you let go of the ignition key, not during, and the current fuel pump is not standard and seems to run all the time, plus the fuel line after the pump almost always seems to be empty and it takes a long time to start. I'd be interested in what people have fitted. Cheers...
by Wireless
5th October 2014 - 11:46pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: wheels & tyre sizes?
Replies: 16
Views: 7568

Re: wheels & tyre sizes?

How do you manage with the standard steering angles and lock stops on the front?

My Squareback doesn't seem to have any adjustments for restricting the lock on the steering, I'm wondering what your solution might have been.
by Wireless
5th October 2014 - 11:39pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: YRO 418N 412LS Variant
Replies: 4
Views: 3360

Re: YRO 418N 412LS Variant

Nobody actually believed I'd get one issued on the last day for an Historic Vehicle... https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/r180/1016562_10202768264989417_6882330925322456113_n.jpg?oh=9da501afd331e797b7777bd0667ea2c9&oe=54C7F81B&__gda__=1422907617_f38d155536ac472344980c89b...
by Wireless
29th September 2014 - 3:26pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: YRO 418N 412LS Variant
Replies: 4
Views: 3360

YRO 418N 412LS Variant

Good news is its passed its MoT, chuffed to bits... https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t31.0-8/10382409_10202723762796890_4440052817747351143_o.jpg I look pleased... https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/1010791_10202726348101521_8264034551396483013_n.jp...
by Wireless
29th September 2014 - 12:39am
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: Windscreen Wipers
Replies: 9
Views: 5937

Re: Windscreen Wipers

Oh, good news is the Spares 412 won't be scrapped, I've done a deal with a guy and it looks like he's going to turn it into a Variant Van, alongside a Squareback Van he's already got that he bought from Mr Lord...
by Wireless
29th September 2014 - 12:36am
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: Windscreen Wipers
Replies: 9
Views: 5937

Re: Windscreen Wipers

However, my 73 still parks them on the right, when as a RHD they would be better parking on the left. In recent rainy weather, yes I go out in the rain, its occasionally been heavy and the unswept area of the drivers window has meant that driving has been interesting to say the least, but from what ...
by Wireless
29th August 2014 - 3:20pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: Windscreen Wipers
Replies: 9
Views: 5937

Windscreen Wipers

Fairly innocuous title, but did VW ever produce Type 3 Notchback, Fastback, and or Squareback with wipers fitted for RHD or left hand traffic? My Square is 73 was built for left hand traffic in RHD, but the wipers are designed for LHD in right hand traffic, much like Type 2s. Someone has shown me a ...
by Wireless
25th August 2014 - 3:14pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: Type 3 based Kit car
Replies: 3
Views: 3192

Re: Type 3 based Kit car

What a nightmare
by Wireless
17th August 2014 - 2:17am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Will a Type 4 steering wheel.......
Replies: 7
Views: 3722

Re: Will a Type 4 steering wheel.......

My three vehicles (type 3 & 4) have the later four spoke steering wheel, but I'm not taking the steering wheel off the Squareback again, for a while at least.
by Wireless
17th August 2014 - 2:05am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: tyres
Replies: 7
Views: 4788

Re: tyres

I have Nexen 185r14 on the Type 2, came with it, but to get any sort of reasonable handling I had to up the tyre pressures from 30 Front and Rear, to 32 Front, 45 Rear, they are quite a soft tyre. I bought 165r15 Vredestein M&S for the Type 3, but may have to up the tyre pressures to improve the han...
by Wireless
17th August 2014 - 1:51am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Headlight Relay
Replies: 21
Views: 10031

Re: Headlight Relay

Downside is I started looking at the 412, turns out the petrol pipe was clogged up AND had an air leak, luckily plugging the contents of the tank. Quick trip to Halfrauds and the petrol pipe was renewed and a new fuel filter moved outside the engine bay. Car started after a few spins of the starter ...
by Wireless
17th August 2014 - 1:44am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Headlight Relay
Replies: 21
Views: 10031

Re: Headlight Relay

Ha, All that messing about, a mate had a spare 1972 Beetle Headlamp/Indicator Switch, tried that and the problem was solved, so fitted it, same component as the Type 2 Bus as well. The least likely component to fail failed...BTW, you can fit a Beetle Wiper Switch/Washer Valve Control, but you need t...
by Wireless
13th July 2014 - 2:14pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Headlight Relay
Replies: 21
Views: 10031

Re: Headlight Relay

I think we're getting confused here, I have a couple of 412LS Variants, but the fault is on my Type 3 Squareback. While waiting for Clifford to return off holiday to post me the spare one I've bought off him, I've tried a GSF Headlamp Relay, no joy as it didn't work, and even investigated the interi...
by Wireless
3rd July 2014 - 12:17pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Headlight Relay
Replies: 21
Views: 10031

Re: Headlight Relay

Seems I need to drill the self tappers out that hold my fuse box onto the dash, they are rusted solid, it may be been water from when the window seal used to leak that has caused this, although its been dry under there since late 2012 when the new rubbers went on from ISP West. I'm not multi jointed...
by Wireless
3rd July 2014 - 12:08pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: Window Rubbers advice
Replies: 12
Views: 7556

Re: Window Rubbers advice

ISP West may be knowledgeable guys, but they don't realise that European model 1973 Squarebacks are twin carb, I asked about a carb kit and was told my car was fuel injected...
by Wireless
1st July 2014 - 11:00am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Headlight Relay
Replies: 21
Views: 10031

Re: Headlight Relay

I realise it's an old thread, but is the interior light connected to the headlamp relay? I ask this because on my Square the interior light would decide not to work for a few days at a time, and then work for several, and then not again. I checked fuses and nothing amiss, even changed all my door sw...