Let's hope it's OK - the brushes tend to stick in the holders if there's muck around - you seem to have a reasonable amount of brush left - they should be clear above the top of the holders to allow the springs to still act on them. Make sure you get a look at the bushing area - the hole should look...

Wow - that'll be fun to see, not that I expect it will look the same in a couple of years - probably lowered lots, with an individual paint job and a huge tailpipe.
Dave.

If the idiot light dims as you turn the key to start, all should be well with the switch. If it doesn't dim, the starter switch could be the problem. Hopefully, it's just the motor that needs a clean and a bit of light lubrication. Otherwise it could be the starter motor bushing in the bell-housing....

That sticky starter motor trick eh? It gets us all eventually. The rich people change the starter motor and say that was the problem, the canny clean the commutator and brush area thoroughly, ensure the gear slides freely on the shaft and re-install, getting many more years of use from it. The belt ...

This is one unusual Fastback - a 1969 1500 single-carb. http://www.vwtype3and4club.org.uk/_images/type3/Thai1500FB.jpg I think the window seals may have been replaced at some point, as I'm sure VW never supplied the 'Cal' look seals. Yata says she is very proud of her Fastback, and it shows in the p...

A Type 4 would certainly appear to be suitable and more stylish than a Eurobox. I would suggest a Type 3 except I am told the rear seat is firm rather than comfortable. Back in the 60s and 70s, VWs were well above average for reliability compared with many other mass-produced cars. VW had a reputati...

Vehicle Registration Letters The original County Councils (C.C.) or County Borough Councils (C.B.C.) of first registration can be found from the last two letters of the letter group (ignore the year letter if there is one). Eg, BLJ 659B is 'LJ' or Bournemouth CBC. Since then, boundary changes have m...

Very nice seeing the photos - green with the side trim always seems to look smart (spoken by one with no side trim on his green Variant!).
I should know this, but how come the Dorset reg and LHD? Was this a personal import or sourced via a third party?

Dave.

Here's a few tips for keeping batteries working OK:- Keep terminals clean and connectors tight and greased with vaseline When changing a battery , undo and spread the clamp apart a bit so it goes down the full length of the terminal post. Tighten the clamp. Never hammer the clamp onto the post - th...

How to use the Forums tutorials
They're a bit slow going, but cover how to use the site.
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Here's a list of alternative front brake pads for the late Type 3, now VW have discontinued manufacturing originals. Front Pads from ALFA ROMEO Giulieta 77-86 AUDI 100 Range 69-74 BEDFORD Chevanne Range 76-82 BMW 1500, 1502 Range 1975 VAUXHALL Cavalier Range 75-84 Also REAR pads for VOLVO 760 Range ...

Stuart Sepple sent this condensed data:- Here's a list of alternative front brake pads for the late Type 3, now VW have discontinued manufacturing originals. Front Pads from ALFA ROMEO Giulieta 77-86 AUDI 100 Range 69-74 BEDFORD Chevanne Range 76-82 BMW 1500, 1502 Range 1975 VAUXHALL Cavalier Range ...

I've set access to the clubroom for all the current members I can identify. If you can't see it down in the Club section, maybe "MadMinx@anyisp.com" isn't quite enough of a clue to who you are! Otherwise, perhaps your membership isn't current. Click here to request access and we'll sort it out. Than...

Jane and Bryan Terry have workshops and parts cars, specialising particularly in Type 4s, but with experience of all air-cooled VWs and lots of other lesser cars. You're sure of a warm welcome and a cup of tea when you go to get a part or drop off your car for a full restoration. :) E-mail see below...

The electro-mechanical ('clunk' type):- This has a solenoid to wind a spring, and a pair of contacts which gradually get closer together as the clock winds down, then when they finally touch, the solenoid is energised with a 'clunk' as it winds the spring up. It does this about every minute or so. ...

All the Type 3 and Type 4 paint codes are shown with year and model in use, and a colour chip, which is reasonably close on my monitor. Type 34 Karmann Ghias generally used a different colour range, and some Beetle and Type 2 colours are not in this list. If you are still in any doubt on the colour,...

Listed by model year and trim level, you can check out the combination available for your car body colour.

Download the .pdf file from here:- Colour-combinations.

These are the little graphics of Type 3s and Type 4s which can be added automatically when you send a post. Go to "My Profile" and there's a gallery at the bottom to select an (almost?) appropriate one - or not if you prefer! Click on the spot below the picture then 'select avatar' at the bottom of ...

Hi, If this is your first visit, we hope there are things in some of the rooms that will be new to you and will help you look after and enjoy your VW Type 3 or Type 4, whichever you have. If you don't yet have one of these superb classic VWs, take a look at the ads pages to find something you may li...

'Fraid it's still on a webpage:-

http://www.hallvw.clara.net/dating.htm

Check the details for your 411 or 412 at this link:-

Type 4 Chassis and engine numbers.

Check here for details on Type 3 M-codes

http://www.hallvw.clara.net/t3mnos.htm

Here's a link to check your car info:-
http://www.hallvw.clara.net/t3engnos.htm

Sorry!

VW Type 3 and Type 4 Websites and Contacts Type 3 and 4 + groups:- VW Type 3 Org (List-serve) http://www.vwtype3.org VW Type 4 Org http://www.type4.org Type3 UK Yahoo e-group http://www.t3uk.org.uk t3uk@yahoogroups.com Type 34 Karmann Ghia Registry (Scott Perry) http://www.type34.org/ Notchbacks of...