The bendix gear may be gummed up which will stop the starter engaging. You'll need to remove the starter motor to clean and re-grease that. They are pretty robust so you're unlikely to need a new one.

Judi R

When I need to overhaul my callipers, I took them into my local motor factors and they sent them off to their tame workshop.

Judi R

Our cars will never feel as stable as a modern car, no matter what you do. It's down to the weight distribution within the shape of the car. Technically known as the polar moment of inertia . When you get a gust of wind from the side, the centre of pressure will be at a different place to the centre...

All three thin wires are for diagnostics and can be taped up and tucked out of the way. Two measure the current and the third connected to a terminal on top of a special battery to check the electrolyte level. You don't need them.

Judi R

I get 404 page not found.

Judi

The catch is an adjustable bolt, there's a locknut at the top of the spring that you can loosen to allow the main shaft to be rotated to screw it in or out.

Judi R

Are these the same as for the Type 4 sills? If so, they can be bought at VW Heritage through their Classic Parts portal. The part number is 411-853-577.

Judi R

The 411 had twin turn signal indicators which were wired together. The later 412 had only one indicator.

Judi R

There is only one reservoir, which you have found, it feeds both brake circuits and the clutch.

The bleed nipple is on the clutch slave cylinder on top of the gearbox.

Judi R

Release cable - Tank filler flap - 411.821.241.

Judi

pmacs49 wrote:change the wheels for some black powered coated ones off my beetle project.

Careful, Beetle wheels have a different offset and, if you put them on the front, your steering will wander and be more susceptible to uneven road surfaces.

Judi R

I have also heard positively from DVLA when I asked about my Variant which is first registered September 1974 but manufactured September 1973: As the taxation class is not already shown as Historic Vehicle on the V5C for your vehicle you must apply by post to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1DZ. From April 1st ...

According to the reference books I have, VW did not fit an inline filter for the 412LS. There is an internal strainer in the bottom of the fuel tank and there is a filter incorporated within the body of the (mechanical) fuel pump on the engine. That's all. Any other inline filters are retro-fitted e...

It was withdrawn from sale: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 1062930449

Judi R

Have you followed up my posting of 24 March 2008 above?

Judi R

Also worth looking at: http://manuals.type4.org/

Judi R

The front wheel bearing adjustment, if done according to the book, can leave enough play at the rim to fail an MoT test. Best to err on the tight side for the test and then slacken off a wee bit. The rear bearings are not adjustable. However, I managed to take out excessive play on mine a few years ...

The manual is silent on checking the timing at higher speeds. The inference is that, if the timing is set correctly at idle, then the advance will look after itself. If you can see it advancing, then it suggests the vacuum advance is doing its stuff. If you are using the right fuel and it doesn't pi...

The Haynes manual with 1800cc supplement says 7.5 deg BTDC with vacuum hose disconnected at idle.

Judi R

VW used calendar years for the chassis numbers in the same way they used calendar weeks for the week number of production. It is October 1974. My chassis number starts 464 and was first registered in September 1974.

Judi R

These numbers tell when the car was made:
Fahrgest Nr 464 - 4 = Type 4, 6 = Variant, 4 = 1974.
Body colour plate - 403 - week 40 (week 1 starts in January) day 3. So you car was made on Wednesday 2nd October 1974.

Judi R

It's not uncommon for wheels to get mixed up between cars, especially after all this time. It is very important for the offset (ET) of the front wheels to be as the manufacturer intended, otherwise your steering will wander, especially on uneven roads. It is less critical for the rears, but they sho...

According to the handbook, the 412LS's engine is 8.6:1 compression ratio, develops 85 bhp when new and requires 95 RON (octane) petrol. That's equivalent to 3 star in old money.

Judi R

The late 412 has a high compression engine that was designed for 4-star petrol. When I last had mine on the road I filled up with BP Ultimate whenever I could and the car was much happier. I wouldn't touch Shell petrol unless I was desperate, they insist on putting all sorts of additives in that can...

I would still appreciate thoughts on the carb setup ... It is essential to ensure there are absolutely no air leaks around the intakes and the balance pipe that runs between the two carburettors. Even the smallest leak will make it impossible to set the car up properly. Then you just need to be met...