Perforations in the steel filler neck are fairly common, which can be brazed up. Also check the J shaped vent pipe
I'd have thought a Beetle filler cap seal would fit
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- 13th April 2020 - 10:06am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Fuel cap rusting onto filler neck
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4224
- 12th April 2020 - 10:22pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Fuel cap rusting onto filler neck
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4224
Re: Fuel cap rusting onto filler neck
Ahaa... Engine oil.. Good call!
It appears to be just rusty at the very top edge of the filler neck where it seals against the rubber seal, though I might suspect the threads of the cap need a clean too.. will give it a go
It appears to be just rusty at the very top edge of the filler neck where it seals against the rubber seal, though I might suspect the threads of the cap need a clean too.. will give it a go
- 10th April 2020 - 7:48pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Fuel cap rusting onto filler neck
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4224
Fuel cap rusting onto filler neck
A bit of a strange one.. My filler cap has started rusting itself onto the filler neck inbetween fill ups
Obviously I'm inclined to give it a finger full of grease, but the question is.. What kind of grease do you reckon? Lithium, silicon, copper, moly or red rubber grease?
Any opinions please?
Obviously I'm inclined to give it a finger full of grease, but the question is.. What kind of grease do you reckon? Lithium, silicon, copper, moly or red rubber grease?
Any opinions please?
- 7th April 2020 - 7:05pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 1971 FI notch won’t run
- Replies: 35
- Views: 20864
Re: 1971 FI notch won’t run
He's got an adjustable Fuel pump & a source of a near complete Carb set up from a source that isn't going to fleece him..only extra expenses will be a gasket set from young Mr Broad & possibly (if I can't find them,) a pair of cut off valves
- 28th March 2020 - 4:53pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Ignition fault or vacuum?
- Replies: 55
- Views: 28356
Re: Ignition fault or vacuum?
Start with the simplest thing- When did you last change the fuel filter?
- 26th March 2020 - 10:39am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Ignition fault or vacuum?
- Replies: 55
- Views: 28356
Re: Ignition fault or vacuum?
Miketyp3 on here
- 24th March 2020 - 10:39pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 1971 FI notch won’t run
- Replies: 35
- Views: 20864
Re: 1971 FI notch won’t run
I can sort you out the full kit if needed Doug for a fraction of those carbs
- 24th March 2020 - 10:35pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Ignition fault or vacuum?
- Replies: 55
- Views: 28356
Re: Ignition fault or vacuum?
Speak to Mike Dempster
- 24th March 2020 - 10:17pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 1971 FI notch won’t run
- Replies: 35
- Views: 20864
Re: 1971 FI notch won’t run
Carbs require a much lower fuel pressure, so as long as yours is adjustable you'll be ok
I was assuming you'd go for stock carbs
The balance pipe goes between the 2 carbs to even things out on idle
I was assuming you'd go for stock carbs
The balance pipe goes between the 2 carbs to even things out on idle
- 24th March 2020 - 6:30pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 1971 FI notch won’t run
- Replies: 35
- Views: 20864
Re: 1971 FI notch won’t run
You know Mike Dempster makes good HT leads?
To convert to carbs You'll need: Manifolds, carbs, 2 linkage rods, central "tree", air filter, fuel pump?- check if you've got the drilling for it, dissy, balance pipe- all fairly easily available
To convert to carbs You'll need: Manifolds, carbs, 2 linkage rods, central "tree", air filter, fuel pump?- check if you've got the drilling for it, dissy, balance pipe- all fairly easily available
- 23rd March 2020 - 6:40pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Ignition fault or vacuum?
- Replies: 55
- Views: 28356
Re: Ignition fault or vacuum?
I can't be much help with FI
But have you thought of Fuel Filter?
Talk nicely to her
But have you thought of Fuel Filter?
Talk nicely to her
- 25th February 2020 - 10:19pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 71 FI Fastback re-commission
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7927
Re: 71 FI Fastback re-commission
FI tanks are fairly common
Something sticks in my mind about the screen in the tank causing problems if you try to use por15
(the screen that separates the main tank from the fuel return)
Something sticks in my mind about the screen in the tank causing problems if you try to use por15
(the screen that separates the main tank from the fuel return)
- 22nd February 2020 - 6:33pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Single Circuit master cylinder
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6502
Re: Single Circuit master cylinder
And 70's beetles had drums all round & much the same instruction, so maybe Robins answer might be to fit a dual circuit cyl & add a rpv to the front line, though I suspect it might not make a lot of difference. But I'd encourage him to check the bore of the 2 cyls first He could also try proactively...
- 22nd February 2020 - 5:35pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Single Circuit master cylinder
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6502
Re: Single Circuit master cylinder
Twasn't me that told him, but probably because of the residual pressure question
- 22nd February 2020 - 2:03pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Single Circuit master cylinder
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6502
Re: Single Circuit master cylinder
As already said, Your best bet is past parts, who will sleeve & rebuild your cylinder to the original bore I probably have the rebuild kit, ( bag full of nos components, but you need to strip & measure what you've got) But, the chances are that your cylinder is knackered anyway, so not much point tr...
- 21st February 2020 - 9:19am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Wing seals
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3846
Re: Wing seals
Funnily enough, Justin asked the same question- Dave hall told him to use denso tape
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- 11th February 2020 - 6:23pm
- Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
- Topic: Coming back from Africa
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7625
Re: Coming back from Africa
Welcome back Kieron!
- 5th February 2020 - 7:00pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 1971 FI notch won’t run
- Replies: 35
- Views: 20864
Re: 1971 FI notch won’t run
You have a PM Doug!
- 2nd February 2020 - 12:17pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 1971 FI notch won’t run
- Replies: 35
- Views: 20864
Re: 1971 FI notch won’t run
Beyond suggesting a temporary earth to confirm diagnosis, My best suggestion would be that you drop an email to Dave Hall directly- He's always been the FI guru
Would a nos relay help?
Beyond that, I think Jim Bourne has a nos ECU
Would a nos relay help?
Beyond that, I think Jim Bourne has a nos ECU
- 28th January 2020 - 10:38pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Type 3 - variant 1971 - low rpm, stalling, before engine warms up
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7464
Re: Type 3 - variant 1971 - low rpm, stalling, before engine warms up
That's a relief to hear someone say that.. I've never in my life taken an unloaded engine up to that kind of revs just to check the advance limits. I don't think I've seen it written down anywhere either I would check the 205T over thoroughly though, suck on the vac to check that it moves & stick a ...
- 25th January 2020 - 10:24pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Static valve timing
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8841
Re: Static valve timing
Here's mine, made in a hurry 15 years ago.. I've been meaning to refine it/ make a neater version, but it works & there's always something better to do! Dimensions: across the top of the short bit of the L is 40mm. Down the outer part of the long leg is 75mm. width of the long leg is 17mm. inner par...
- 24th January 2020 - 8:29am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Static valve timing
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8841
Re: Static valve timing
Yes Sima, the left mark is TDC for 1 & 3
The flat mark is for 2 & 4 - just aim for the middle of the mark
Have you got the L shaped plate to aid timing ?
Incidentally, I can't see the photos on your other post, but I can on this one
The flat mark is for 2 & 4 - just aim for the middle of the mark
Have you got the L shaped plate to aid timing ?
Incidentally, I can't see the photos on your other post, but I can on this one
- 21st January 2020 - 10:21pm
- Forum: Events Diary
- Topic: Aircooled Campout 2020, 3rd-5th July 2020
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4003
Re: Aircooled Campout 2020, 3rd-5th July 2020
I'll be going.. Lets see if we can get a decent showing of Type 3 & 4's?
Aircooled events ltd always put on a good event
Aircooled events ltd always put on a good event
- 20th January 2020 - 10:36pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Replacement Calipers Help!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2576
- 16th January 2020 - 10:13pm
- Forum: Events Diary
- Topic: Stanford Hall 2020 ......CANCELLED.
- Replies: 42
- Views: 27530
Re: Stanford Hall Sunday 3rd May
Obviously Danny, Please keep a spot for Dave & I guess larry & lin will want one
I'm giving it a miss this year but going up the fosseway to Aircooled campout in July
I'm giving it a miss this year but going up the fosseway to Aircooled campout in July