A very comprehensive and useful contribution. I have captured that as a Word document for future reference.
Judi R
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- 18th March 2018 - 11:32am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Ignition timing, advance & retard - how it works
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3196
- 7th March 2018 - 4:40pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Auxiliary Heater
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4345
Re: Auxiliary Heater
There's an online manual for the heater at Type4.org here: https://www.type4.org/manuals/ba4/index.html
Judi R
Judi R
- 16th November 2017 - 5:15pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Brake switch
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4490
Re: Brake switch
If you have a dash warning light then you need 3-pin switches on both parts of the master cylinder. There's a wiring diagram in the Haynes manual which explains all.
Judi R
Judi R
- 29th August 2017 - 4:36pm
- Forum: Events Diary
- Topic: 2018 marks 50 years of the Type 4
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8744
Re: 2018 marks 50 years of the Type 4
That gives me a target to aim for!
Judi
Judi
- 4th July 2017 - 3:39pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Auto box failure
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5256
Re: Auto box failure
... I understand its usually a consequence of the plates partly drying out after a period of non use and fragments coming off that can block the valve body affecting pressures. How long a period of non use is involved here? I haven't moved my 412 auto for a couple of months or so and I had noticed ...
- 24th March 2017 - 1:49pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Instrument Panel Illuminations
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3463
Re: Instrument Panel Illuminations
Just a thought ... depending on the year, the light switch has a dimmer action for the instrument lights. You do have this turned clockwise ... don't you???
- 17th March 2017 - 4:22pm
- Forum: Type 4 Corner
- Topic: 1973 type 4 412 lowering?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5819
Re: 1973 type 4 412 lowering?
I have a spare pair of original front springs and I'd be happy to do a swap! If you're interested, PM me (click the button below).
Judi R
Judi R
- 11th October 2016 - 1:12pm
- Forum: Type 4 Corner
- Topic: Daily driver?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3640
Re: Daily driver?
I use my 412 Variant as my main car ... it's actually the only roadworthy car I currently have. Having said that, I live in a smallish village and don't use it every day ... probably once or twice a fortnight. I shall be driving to Peterborough this weekend which is a 4-hour round trip on a good day...
- 23rd August 2016 - 12:23pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Brake problems
- Replies: 23
- Views: 10278
Re: Brake problems
The absolute length isn't important. You need to set 1mm or so free play so that the master cylinder is not preloaded at rest.
Judi R
Judi R
- 4th June 2016 - 4:28pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: IS THIS POSSIBLE?!?!?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3130
Re: IS THIS POSSIBLE?!?!?
Anything is possible if you're prepared to invest the effort, the time and the money! It wouldn't make it sensible, though!
Judi R
Judi R
- 15th May 2016 - 11:26pm
- Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
- Topic: How many left?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3639
Re: How many left?
I am guilty of scrapping VYJ45M, a 4-door LS Fastback that I bought in Scotland. The amount of salt used on the roads there wasn't kind and it was "as rotten as an egg" underneath. It lives on in spirit in my project ... it donated the rear door frames ...
Judi R
Judi R
- 2nd May 2016 - 7:57pm
- Forum: Events Diary
- Topic: Stanford Hall?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 31422
Re: Stanford Hall?
George, your photos are not visible! They must be in a restricted directory.
Judi R
Judi R
- 21st March 2016 - 8:42pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Towing with an automatic?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3193
Re: Towing with an automatic?
The original type 4 owner's manual says you should ask your dealer to make an adjustment to the box before towing ... I expect knowledge of the adjustment has become lost in the mists of time ... unless anyone can turn up a workshop manual on the subject?
Judi R
Judi R
- 10th December 2015 - 4:25pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Centring the steering wheel
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9709
Re: Centring the steering wheel
The only way to find the central position for the steering box is to turn the steering wheel (not the road wheels) to one lock, then count the turns to the opposite lock, then turn back exactly half. If the steering wheel is not central, then reposition it; if it is central, then adjust the track ro...
- 9th December 2015 - 10:46pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Centring the steering wheel
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9709
Re: Centring the steering wheel
If the garage adjusted the tracking for you it's possible they did it the lazy way and adjusted only one track rod. Both should be adjusted together to keep the steering wheel centralised. You can correct this yourself by turning both track rods equally, lengthen one and shorten the other. Start by ...
- 23rd September 2015 - 10:50pm
- Forum: Type 4 Corner
- Topic: master cylinder brakes,
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8768
Re: master cylinder brakes,
According to the parts list I have, these are the repair kits:
Master cylinder: 411.798.045
Slave cylinder: 411.798.041 (from chassis 410 2000 001)
There is no combined repair kit listed.
Judi R
Master cylinder: 411.798.045
Slave cylinder: 411.798.041 (from chassis 410 2000 001)
There is no combined repair kit listed.
Judi R
- 15th September 2015 - 11:00am
- Forum: Events Diary
- Topic: Field of Dreams 3 - Escrick Park, York 11-13 September
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5302
Re: Field of Dreams 3 - Escrick Park, York 11-13 September
The white 412 in the background is my "other" 412, the Californian left-hooker. The blue one is my project car which is still awaiting my attention. I was the only Type 4 there and there were no Type 3s at all.
Judi R
Judi R
- 13th September 2015 - 11:54pm
- Forum: Events Diary
- Topic: Field of Dreams 3 - Escrick Park, York 11-13 September
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5302
Re: Field of Dreams 3 - Escrick Park, York 11-13 September
I was upstaged by the Thing nearest the camera today.
Judi R
Judi R
- 7th August 2015 - 5:11pm
- Forum: Events Diary
- Topic: Field of Dreams 3 - Escrick Park, York 11-13 September
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5302
Re: Field of Dreams 3 - Escrick Park, York 11-13 September
I am booked for Sunday.
Judi R
Judi R
- 3rd August 2015 - 11:38pm
- Forum: Events Diary
- Topic: Field of Dreams 3 - Escrick Park, York 11-13 September
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5302
Re: Field of Dreams 3 - Escrick Park, York 11-13 September
Can't make the whole weekend but could be interested in coming up for Sunday in my 412. When's the main action?
Judi R
Judi R
- 31st March 2015 - 9:47am
- Forum: Type 4 Corner
- Topic: 412le help pls look
- Replies: 20
- Views: 14873
Re: 412le help pls look
... it's on air, the photo was taken with the air on its rests and the car does have some clearance when running ... It does have an active air system and I've seen a video on-line of it jumping around like a donkey on heat. Cars on the floor seems to be the current fad and it'll pass, but not befo...
- 30th March 2015 - 11:05pm
- Forum: Type 4 Corner
- Topic: 412le help pls look
- Replies: 20
- Views: 14873
Re: 412le help pls look
It's currently owned by a guy in the UK who's on facebook and it looks like this:
It's on air and I hate it!
Judi R
It's on air and I hate it!
Judi R
- 28th March 2015 - 9:37pm
- Forum: Type 4 Corner
- Topic: 412le help pls look
- Replies: 20
- Views: 14873
Re: 412le help pls look
Yes, rastall.com is my site.
Judi R
Judi R
- 25th March 2015 - 4:38pm
- Forum: Type 4 Corner
- Topic: 412le help pls look
- Replies: 20
- Views: 14873
Re: 412le help pls look
That is my old car. Sorry, it's not a special edition, it's a perfectly standard spec Fastback saloon ... at least it was when I had it from 2000 to 2006, it's been worked on since! It was car of the month in VolksWorld for June 2008.
Judi R
Judi R
- 26th December 2014 - 11:14am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Shocks and gaiters
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3134
Re: Shocks and gaiters
Remember to tighten the gaiters with the vehicle on the ground so that it is preloaded properly. That reduces the amount of flexing each way.
Judi R
Judi R