Do Condensers have a " Shelf Life ".

Just that. Any opinions please, or facts ?

Steve

I changed back to Points. Genuine VW Points from The Genuine VW Audi Parts Shop on eBay. Took the Carbs off. Blanked off the second vacuum connection, on the left carb, because that diaphragm had failed on the dual vac unit. Set the throttle stop screws up as per Haynes Manual. Put the Carbs back on...

Thank you for your challenge.

Now corrected.

http://www.bosch-automotive-tradition.com

Maybe others have already found that Bosch have a Classic website ? bosch-automotive-tradition.com If you register on the site you can download Bosch Technical Info and find out which Parts are still available / not available from Bosch, and register your cars. I tackled them about the Condenser wir...

Did anyone answer the question about Type 3 Fuel Pump Pushrod Length please ? Tried fitting my newly rebuilt Original Fuel Pump. Comparing it with the modern Alternator type Pump that had been on there the Lever Arm on the Original Pump is about 4mm inside the Mounting Flange but the Lever Arm on th...

I finally got around to re building my Original Type 3 Pierburg Fuel Pump. I mean the one that was on the car when I bought it in 1988 ! I used a " German Quality " Repair Kit I bought from Custom and Commercial about 8 Months ago. All seems O.K. Tested the Valves by sucking and blowing. Suction ( I...

Get back to the set up of Original Silencer and Heat Exchangers if you can. Not easy to get a new Silencer these days but worth it if you can. I tried an aftermarket Bugpack one for a while years ago then changed back to Original. The flexible hoses from the Fan Housing to Heat Exchangers were alway...

Have you tried Spirit of the 50s ? I got a new Carpet Set and Door Cards for the `72 Type 3 Variant from him, and a new Carpet Set for the `66 Beetle. I believe he also does full re trims. Just checked the website again. Latest update says :- Now Available : Genuine German square weave carpet..POA h...

Yes the Body has been off my 1972 Type 3 Auto Variant but I did not do it myself. The man who did it for me had 2 lifts. He lifted the Body off on one of those lifts with 4 arms, leaving the Chassis Floorpan on the floor then rolled that onto a normal drive on lift. That way he had access to work on...

I don`t think I have a Type 4 Specific Instruction Manual any more but The Type 3 one says :- Permissible Trailer Weights Trailer without brakes ( is that legal now ? ) Sedan 465 kg. Variant 490 kg Trailer with brakes Sedan 800 kg Variant 800 kg There is a whole page on Trailer Towing with the VW 16...

Dave,

How is the 3 degree retard on Number 3 achieved please ? I had never heard about that.

What can anyone tell me about the Dual Vacuum Distributor on my 1972 Automatic Type 3 Variant please ? Part Number 311 905 205 AA Took Distributor off to fit new Condenser and Points ( thanks Dave Hall for the Condensers ). Thought I would check the Vacuum Unit. Found the " Outer " Connection works,...

Thank you. Have contacted dpetteng now. Told me he did move over there for 2 Years but is just back here at the moment, I think.

Does anyone know if the guy who used to collect parts for Club Members from ISPWEST when he was in the USA still go there please ?

Thank you Dave. Can anyone help with rot free replacement panels please ? Keith, who did the bodywork 6 years ago, said he could replace the entire Tray Panel ......... if I could get one that is ! Jane & Brian Terry maybe ? When I bought the Variant in 1988 the top of the Airbox had been cut open t...

Has anyone got a good, permanent fix for the Late Type 3 Fresh Air Box please ?

Mine was repaired by welding. Then the bottom panel under the dash went, and had to be repaired. Now the Box under the Bonnet is breaking through again.

Any ideas please ?

Steve

VW Classic Parts do sell the TYpe 1 Fuel Pump Top which seems to include the Valves :- http://shop.volkswagen-classic-parts.de/vwcp/beetle/12001300/fuel-exhaust-system/housing-upper-part-113127171b.html Custom And Commercial sell Repair Kit 111 198 555 D under their German Quality Range. They show t...

VW Classic Parts say they have 111 198 555 Kits in Stock. No idea why that would be any different to 311 198 555 but noticeably neither of these include the Valves, Rocker Arm, Shaft, Clips etc. They only comprise of Diaphragms and Gaskets. I asked where the Kits they have were manufactured. They sa...

That looks like what we need.

However I have now successfully drilled the 2mm hole in one of my old pump spindles ( i.e. straight and central ).

Looking for M 2.5 Tap, matching thread Screw, and big washer. Plus the 0.5mm Viton Rubber Sheet for the Diaphragm.

Steve

Peter, How did you get on with the Repair Kits please ? I now have a Pedestal Drill set up with a 2mm Drill Bit ready to try drilling the Spindle of an old Fuel Pump. Have arranged to borrow a Clamping Device from a neighbour to hold it completely still while I drill it. Planning to Tap it for an M ...

Peter,

Thank you. Yes please do let me know. I will still have a go at the refurbishment. On hold for a week as we go to the Cairngorms tomorrow.

Steve

The Fuel Pump and Carburettor specialist who got me a new Genuine Pierburg Type 3 Pump about 6 years ago has heard back from his supplier in Germany. They have no Repair Kits unfortunately. I have started on trying to make replacement Diaphragms in the same way as Vintage Werks do them in the USA ht...

Markus ( Volksfreak ) replied. Not figured out what he means yet though. New message from: volksfreak (33,632TurquoiseShooting Star) Hello, we have them in our regular Online-Shop. But at the moment they get new Item-Pictures, because the content list has changed. regards Markus Ehrngruber www.ge-ma...

Thank you. It is a Type 3. The connecting shaft does move but nowhere near the 90 degrees I was expecting.

The Thermostat looks pretty much expanded when cold, so perhaps it is already in Failsafe mode ?

I think my Cooling Flaps have seized ( lack of use ). I had a look yesterday. Got the engine thoroughly warmed up. My mark on top of the connecting shaft did not move at all. Tried to turn it with some long pliers. How far should it turn ? I would expect 90 degrees from Shut to fully Open ?

Steve