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- 21st May 2024 - 7:57am
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: 1971 VW Type 3 Fastback
- Replies: 709
- Views: 336617
Re: 1971 VW Type 3 Fastback
Thank you, took a lot of work! And still things to do. I set a target of 500 miles. After which I will check and adjust the belts, change the oil and filter. Check compressions and then drive it! im at 350 miles now and it seems pretty happy. Ive got a 200 miles run on friday. So that should see it ...
- 20th May 2024 - 9:52pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: 1971 VW Type 3 Fastback
- Replies: 709
- Views: 336617
Re: 1971 VW Type 3 Fastback
ME!? im taking not blame. I got it out the garage after winter, went to fill it up, and on the way home I was treated to a display from the red arrows. Unfortunately they were performing under my bonnet. Long story short, I pulled the engine apart to find worn out and stuck piston rings. Long story ...
- 20th May 2024 - 9:35pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: 1971 VW Type 3 Fastback
- Replies: 709
- Views: 336617
Re: 1971 VW Type 3 Fastback
Oh yes, that engine will have a very short life on a track! Im amazed its still going. But I shall keep using it with care until such time that I can rebuild it, or it blows up.
The 944 on the other hand cacked its self in march and is now being run in, again.
The 944 on the other hand cacked its self in march and is now being run in, again.
- 20th May 2024 - 9:10pm
- Forum: Cars for sale
- Topic: 67 square back type 3 restoration project for sale. Right hand drive.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 28
Re: 67 square back type 3 restoration project for sale. Right hand drive.
A link to your ebay add with more photos https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/135066446617 ... name=11021
- 20th May 2024 - 8:51pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: 1971 VW Type 3 Fastback
- Replies: 709
- Views: 336617
Re: 1971 VW Type 3 Fastback
Thank you very much!
- 19th May 2024 - 9:19am
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: Casa de Fye's autos...
- Replies: 690
- Views: 336281
Re: Casa de Fye's autos...
Its mad how much we spend on filler, only to sweet it up.
- 19th May 2024 - 9:18am
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: Furious Fastback
- Replies: 12
- Views: 713
Re: Furious Fastback
A very smart install! I like it
- 19th May 2024 - 9:13am
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: 1971 VW Type 3 Fastback
- Replies: 709
- Views: 336617
Re: 1971 VW Type 3 Fastback
Well a number of reasons put a stop to this project again. I will get back to it. But I have at least been getting the car out and about yesterday I had a sunny ride to cadwell park.
- 18th May 2024 - 9:18pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Ignition Cutting Out
- Replies: 3
- Views: 38
Re: Ignition Cutting Out
Yeah it sounds rather like the ignition is "switching off". Have you checked all the wiring connections on the back of the switch too.
- 16th May 2024 - 8:44pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Brake Master Cylinder
- Replies: 7
- Views: 91
Re: Brake Master Cylinder
I have been converting classics to DOT 5 over the past couple of years. Not because it doesnt damage paint work. Brake fluid should be kept well clear of paint work. But because DOT 5 is silcone based and not hydroscopic. The main advantage of this is, if the car sits for any length of time, it does...
- 29th April 2024 - 7:06pm
- Forum: Parts for sale
- Topic: More Type 3 Parts For Sale
- Replies: 4
- Views: 301
Re: More Type 3 Parts For Sale
That sounds good to me! Ill drop a PM
- 28th April 2024 - 4:37pm
- Forum: Cars and Parts Wanted
- Topic: late type 3 front bumper wanted
- Replies: 4
- Views: 850
Re: late type 3 front bumper wanted
Danny Lord if the man. I think hes got a couple
- 28th April 2024 - 4:13pm
- Forum: Parts for sale
- Topic: More Type 3 Parts For Sale
- Replies: 4
- Views: 301
Re: More Type 3 Parts For Sale
Does the dynamo work? how much you after?
- 28th April 2024 - 9:24am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Fastback Filter Question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 216
- 24th April 2024 - 6:15pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Fastback Filter Question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 216
Re: Fastback Filter Question
Doesnt look like Type 3 Part to me. The tank outlet has a "finger" sized gauze filter https://www.heritagepartscentre.com/uk/111209147a-brass-fuel-tank-filter.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw26KxBhBDEiwAu6KXt76iY2l5TlTZDKEn0_z2Qd3uV1qHoPzx-uBGXpIuej6iGavmRqTthxoC-Q8QAvD_BwE And it will depend which ...
- 12th April 2024 - 7:49pm
- Forum: Cars for sale
- Topic: 411 2-door for restoration
- Replies: 2
- Views: 500
Re: 411 2-door for restoration
That was bought in horncastle last week for under 2 grand.
- 7th April 2024 - 9:47am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Type 3 Rev Counter Wiring
- Replies: 1
- Views: 457
Re: Type 3 Rev Counter Wiring
While I dont know the order or colours as it an aftermarket item. It will be + - and a supply from the could negative side.
- 7th April 2024 - 9:43am
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: Casa de Fye's autos...
- Replies: 690
- Views: 336281
Re: Casa de Fye's autos...
I know the feeling, its been grim over here too!
- 7th April 2024 - 9:43am
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: 412 Variant estate build.
- Replies: 71
- Views: 11853
Re: 412 Variant estate build.
Good work! I could never do that work outside, expecially at this time of year. Motivational!
- 7th April 2024 - 9:40am
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: Furious Fastback
- Replies: 12
- Views: 713
Re: Furious Fastback
Good work, nice to see someone wise to the cooling requirements
- 6th April 2024 - 8:15am
- Forum: Parts for sale
- Topic: NOS Type 3 Body Panels
- Replies: 3
- Views: 620
Re: NOS Type 3 Body Panels
I hope to never need them!
- 2nd April 2024 - 7:40pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: What distributor??
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3650
- 30th March 2024 - 7:58am
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: Furious Fastback
- Replies: 12
- Views: 713
Re: Furious Fastback
Certainly tidied that up well. If you can add a seal to that, it wil help you a lot in summer. Currently your cooling fan will be able to draw in hot air from the engine bay. Even if you just bond some rubber flaps as best you can, it will reduce the amount of hot air sucked in. Theres also the grom...
- 26th March 2024 - 9:45pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: Furious Fastback
- Replies: 12
- Views: 713
Re: Furious Fastback
Welcome to the club, great to see another one kept alive!
- 24th March 2024 - 7:45pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Wiring Diagram Type 3
- Replies: 6
- Views: 497
Re: Wiring Diagram Type 3
Electronic ignition just adds a wire from the coil to the distributor. Removing the regulator doesnt change much, if it was done properly. most of the wires are still used.