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- 5th November 2018 - 1:10am
- Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
- Topic: PHOTO CALL FOR NEW CLASSIC CAR TV SHOW
- Replies: 3
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PHOTO CALL FOR NEW CLASSIC CAR TV SHOW
Post by Editor » 05 Nov 2018 01:08 am Hi All, There's a new Classic Car TV programme being made featuring a Type 3 Fastback which has been worked over and mildly customised. If you can help with a venue or tidy Type 3 to help with the reveal, that would be great. This is what Will says:- " I work fo...
- 5th November 2018 - 1:08am
- Forum: Events Diary
- Topic: PHOTO CALL FOR NEW CLASSIC CAR TV SHOW
- Replies: 20
- Views: 14948
PHOTO CALL FOR NEW CLASSIC CAR TV SHOW
Hi All, There's a new Classic Car TV programme being made featuring a Type 3 Fastback which has been worked over and mildly customised. If you can help with a venue or tidy Type 3 to help with the reveal, that would be great. This is what Will says:- " I work for a Television company and we make a s...
- 15th October 2018 - 1:58am
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: Casa de Fye's autos...
- Replies: 688
- Views: 331078
Re: Case de Fye's autos...
Well, Brian Fye is very USA, up in Oregon, so I wouldn't expect it to be Gaelic. Probably Casa rather than case, though Brian may agree he has a 'case ' of VW-itis. Great guy, lovely family, and was instrumental in setting up the biennial VW Type 3 Invasions in the USA back in 2002.
- 15th October 2018 - 1:37am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Which threads?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2706
Re: Which threads?
There's also the complication of needing an angled one for the short rod on the inner end, which are LH thread, and hard to find. The straight LH thread ones are common.
- 15th October 2018 - 1:32am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Fuel injection or carbs
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4906
Re: Fuel injection or carbs
From my experiences with both, the carbs (twin 32PDSIT-2 and -3) work well at higher RPM, while the FI gives better low down performance. Once running well, FI will stay working well for longer, but as you say, there is a dearth of expertise for the FI. It's a simple system to get your head round, b...
- 15th October 2018 - 1:07am
- Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
- Topic: Type 3 original decals
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9742
Re: Type 3 original decals
On later cars the tyre pressures sticker is on the underside of the glovebox lid.
Screenwasher pressure is 56psi with a red cap for a Squareback. What is it for the Notch and Fastback? 45psi sounds about right with black cap?
Screenwasher pressure is 56psi with a red cap for a Squareback. What is it for the Notch and Fastback? 45psi sounds about right with black cap?
- 15th October 2018 - 1:02am
- Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
- Topic: Diamante sill trims
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4532
Re: Diamante sill trims
I've only heard of them through USA sources - they may have been something VWoA produced.
- 15th October 2018 - 12:43am
- Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
- Topic: Anybody know the past reg TND 93K
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3478
Re: Anybody know the past reg TND 93K
Nothing on the past members lists anyway and the only thing on the web I can see is your request on vzi. Danny may have a photo somewhere but I don't think his thousands of photos are indexed.
- 5th September 2018 - 9:12pm
- Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
- Topic: Type 3 original decals
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9742
Re: Type 3 original decals
I forgot the fuel sticker. I think the tyre pressures label moved for 72 (or73?)
- 5th September 2018 - 8:58pm
- Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
- Topic: Garage sale in Bath 8/9 September
- Replies: 61
- Views: 29722
Re: Garage sale in Bath 8/9 September
I thought Notch doors are always 3-hole, but later Variants from '67 and all Fastbacks have 2 holes.
- 5th September 2018 - 8:50pm
- Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
- Topic: Type 3 original decals
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9742
Re: Type 3 original decals
Paint code label on rh side of spare wheel well, sometimes partly stuck over an inspection label (prufer); BS Seat belt sticker on bonnet catch panel; Tyre pressure table on inside of glove box lid; Valve clearances on fanbelt access lid; 12Volt / 6Volt coil label; 12Volt red flash rh door pillar of...
- 20th August 2018 - 10:00pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 411 1972 Wiper motor
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3233
Re: 411 1972 Wiper motor
I think you need a live feed to park the wipers after you switch off the wiper switch.
Do watch out if you play with wipers without disconnecting the battery - you can cut a finger off, such is the power in the motor.
Do watch out if you play with wipers without disconnecting the battery - you can cut a finger off, such is the power in the motor.
- 15th August 2018 - 9:20pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: '67 Square continued.....
- Replies: 344
- Views: 174616
Re: '67 Square continued.....
If you're carrying any significant load, I'd put the rack further forward. The rear already has 60% of the weight on it.
- 15th August 2018 - 6:22pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Hard start relay
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4487
Re: Hard start relay
Look at http://home.clara.net/hallvw/starter.htm before doing expensive things like replacing the starter motor. It's a common problem, may be helped by cleaning out and light lubrication on the starter shaft. I finally fitted a relay in the red cable from the front. There's a useful connector under...
- 15th August 2018 - 6:12pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 411 1972 Wiper motor
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3233
Re: 411 1972 Wiper motor
Type 4 Parts book shows 4 separate connectors (normal 6.4mm? female).
- 6th August 2018 - 10:03pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: Casa de Fye's autos...
- Replies: 688
- Views: 331078
Re: Case de Fye's autos...
Looking impressive. Hope it rewards all your efforts when you run it.
- 6th August 2018 - 9:56pm
- Forum: Events Diary
- Topic: Brighton Breeze.....
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5534
Re: Brighton Breeze.....
Not a formal club stand, but some of the group's Type 3s are likely to attend.
- 6th August 2018 - 9:52pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: type 4 tinware
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1638
Re: type 4 tinware
Get the proper Type 4 tin from Jane and Bryan, the UK Type 4 experts. They won't rip you off! Phone 0130380374 for their workshop. If you're down in Kent any time, they'll welcome you with open arms. They might even have an engine; certainly free advice too.
- 6th August 2018 - 9:37pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Front end judder
- Replies: 26
- Views: 12807
Re: Front end judder
If you grab the top of each front wheel and pull and push out and in, is there any slack? If so that can be taken up in the upper bar. There's an M8 bolt and lock plate on the the end, and the slack is caused by wear on the plastic wear plates.
- 6th August 2018 - 9:20pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Fuel cap help
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6398
Re: Fuel cap help
The screw petrol cap was fitted to '73, and late '72 Type 3s. I can't say whether the Beetle cap is the same as the Type 3, though I know the filler pipes have the same internal diameter, so I suspect they are the same. While it's possible the fuel was lost by evaporation over a substantial time, it...
- 9th July 2018 - 12:04am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Front inner wing
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2721
Re: Front inner wing
I suspect the holes were for ventilation to help dry out what are more or less salt boxes once winter weather plays its tricks. Type 3s from 1972 got these. Maybe the same for Type 4s. Probably the previous owner decided to cover them before they allowed salt water to get in.
- 8th July 2018 - 11:56pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Ignition/starting issue
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2460
Re: Ignition/starting issue
It's a pre-engage starter, which means that the motor turns slowly and winds the starter gear on a spiral thread until the gear engages with the flywheel ring gear, at which point contacts inside the solenoid engage to put the full starting current through the motor. It may be the motor shaft needs ...
- 8th July 2018 - 11:30pm
- Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
- Topic: VW Ed
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5385
Re: VW Ed
Thanks for supporting his funeral, and ensuring the microfiche reader survives. He seemed a very friendly and welcoming chap when I called in to his house to buy some parts some years ago.
- 8th July 2018 - 1:35pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Unleaded fuel
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2509
Re: Unleaded fuel
They reckon older ones are unlikely to have a problem due to the lead impregnated on the seats over many years. They run hotter than water-cooled heads anyway, so use hardened inserts.
- 8th July 2018 - 1:30pm
- Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
- Topic: VW Ed
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5385
Re: VW Ed
How sad. Sorry to have missed the announcement. He had a steady stream of interesting genuine parts.