Good to see the rapid progress & identification of causes for the issues
What's the availability of bearings like. I don't know for the type 3, but i'm sure that a few years ago the under/oversize for one of the boxer engines became almost unobtanium.... probably T25 ?
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- 21st January 2025 - 10:20pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: 1971 VW Type 3 Fastback
- Replies: 746
- Views: 440644
- 30th December 2024 - 8:04pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: 1971 VW Type 3 Fastback
- Replies: 746
- Views: 440644
Re: 1971 VW Type 3 Fastback
Ah fair point. What's your experience with DOT5, I have heard mixed reports. My own experience with silicone based fluid was with Castrol SRF about 30 years ago. It was supposed to solve boiling issues, but I found I had to bleed the rear brakes after every session.... on a 924 with drum brakesm so ...
- 30th December 2024 - 3:44pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: 1971 VW Type 3 Fastback
- Replies: 746
- Views: 440644
Re: 1971 VW Type 3 Fastback
Some niggly bits out of the way there, no doubt made easier because everything came undone. Interesting use of brake cleaner as hydraulic oil replacement, was that to remove any residual colour /tarnishing from the pipes? My bleeder is actually a suction bleeder. It works, but I'm never that confide...
- 24th November 2024 - 9:05pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: Furious Fastback
- Replies: 91
- Views: 25765
Re: Furious Fastback
Brickwerks are also very good for fuel hose...
- 24th November 2024 - 9:01pm
- Forum: Type 4 Corner
- Topic: 412 engine
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1989
Re: 412 engine
I'm a bit rusty on this stuff, but have you seen this part of the website (click on the logo) ?
https://www.vwtype3and4club.org.uk/type4/t4chengnos.php
I suspect the key difference will be compression ratio via piston design.with associated fuelling changes.
https://www.vwtype3and4club.org.uk/type4/t4chengnos.php
I suspect the key difference will be compression ratio via piston design.with associated fuelling changes.
- 12th November 2024 - 9:41pm
- Forum: Type 4 Corner
- Topic: parts from other cars that will fit the 412 variant
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2026
Re: parts from other cars that will fit the 412 variant
Off the top of my head, I'm not aware of any other cars that share those parts, as you probably know, there will be common parts with the 914
- 26th October 2024 - 12:51pm
- Forum: Parts for sale
- Topic: Free Type 4 door/interior cards.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2881
Re: Free Type 4 door/interior cards.
It is, looks like there's some 4 door rear cards in there as well as estate over wheel sectionsDanny Lord wrote: ↑14th October 2024 - 6:08amStill available, nobody want them for free? Shame to bin them.
I don't need any, & I'm not close enough to you to collect them. Hopefully someone will spot them over the weekend, and not on Tuesday
- 19th October 2024 - 12:35pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: Fastback Sold for £22,000 !
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3052
Re: Fastback Sold for £22,000 !
The obvious question is.... how much money did they lose. I suppose we'll have to see the show to find out
- 19th October 2024 - 12:32pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Ignition Cutting Out
- Replies: 45
- Views: 18512
Re: Ignition Cutting Out
Check the wiring you put in place, but this could be another problem... cars eh
- 2nd October 2024 - 8:15pm
- Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
- Topic: Looking for 412 - ODH 315M
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4688
Re: Looking for 412 - ODH 315M
The MOT exemption started in May 2018, so there's a 16 year period when one was necessary
Is this the right colour ?
Is this the right colour ?
- 1st October 2024 - 9:24pm
- Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
- Topic: Looking for 412 - ODH 315M
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4688
Re: Looking for 412 - ODH 315M
I just looked on the DVLA website It is at least still there, on SORN, bur with no MOT records, which means that it probably hasn't been on the road since 2005. I assume it's a 412 LE variant, not listed at tat detail though. The last change of keeper is November 2002, which must be when your friend...
- 29th September 2024 - 11:36pm
- Forum: Type 4 Corner
- Topic: PART NUMBERS
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3415
Re: PART NUMBERS
Looks like Jane took a bit of a hit on directors loan
In terms of parts numbers, I have fired up an old XP laptop which has ETKA on it including type 3 and 4. I will need to reinstall on another laptop & may be able to provide some more help then
In terms of parts numbers, I have fired up an old XP laptop which has ETKA on it including type 3 and 4. I will need to reinstall on another laptop & may be able to provide some more help then
- 22nd September 2024 - 2:27pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Ignition Cutting Out
- Replies: 45
- Views: 18512
Re: Ignition Cutting Out
Sounds very promising
Will this be the permanent temporary fix, or will it actually be the permanent fix
Will this be the permanent temporary fix, or will it actually be the permanent fix

- 18th September 2024 - 8:37am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Ignition Cutting Out
- Replies: 45
- Views: 18512
Re: Ignition Cutting Out
Sounds promising...
- 16th September 2024 - 12:01pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Ignition Cutting Out
- Replies: 45
- Views: 18512
Re: Ignition Cutting Out
For diagnostic purposes that should be useful, but I would be tempted to put a switch in line, which would allow easy switching off of the engine, but why not run direct to the battery ?
That will test the whole of the circuit to the coil, before narrowing down further.
That will test the whole of the circuit to the coil, before narrowing down further.
- 15th September 2024 - 9:52pm
- Forum: Type 4 Corner
- Topic: please verify date etc for DVLA
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4246
Re: please verify date etc for DVLA
Take a look here https://www.vwtype3and4club.org.uk/type4/t4chengnos.php Engine number indicates a construction date in June/July 1973, 412 variant VIN would align with this if the first characters were 4632: 46 - Variant 3 - 1973 model year 2 - initial digit for all 1970's cars, by deduction I'll n...
- 14th September 2024 - 3:54pm
- Forum: Type 4 Corner
- Topic: please verify date etc for DVLA
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4246
Re: please verify date etc for DVLA
Give us a clue as to what you think it is... type 3 or 4 & approx year
I'm guessing a type 4 variant, but the VIN number doesn't seem to match up, can you check?
I'm guessing a type 4 variant, but the VIN number doesn't seem to match up, can you check?
- 3rd September 2024 - 6:38pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Ignition Cutting Out
- Replies: 45
- Views: 18512
Re: Ignition Cutting Out
My post above was a response to your very similar, almost identical post you just made... except for the additional information on the behaviour which is different to what I expected
Your call on the diagnostic route to take, others may have additional suggestions
Your call on the diagnostic route to take, others may have additional suggestions
- 3rd September 2024 - 8:02am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Ignition Cutting Out
- Replies: 45
- Views: 18512
Re: Ignition Cutting Out
Oh dear, sorry to hear that. Looking back on this post Just to clarify, although I thought I had been very specific, when the Ignition Cut Out the Generator and Oil Pressure Warning Lights did not come on. The Indicators did not work. Steve U If the car had stalled, the generator & oil pressure ligh...
- 19th August 2024 - 7:17pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: 1971 VW Type 3 Fastback
- Replies: 746
- Views: 440644
Re: 1971 VW Type 3 Fastback
She looks very tidy.... (referring to the car)
It's been a while, but they do look like the best pictures I've seen. Nice chromework.
It's been a while, but they do look like the best pictures I've seen. Nice chromework.
- 19th August 2024 - 4:27pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: Furious Fastback
- Replies: 91
- Views: 25765
Re: Furious Fastback
That looks acceptable 

- 19th August 2024 - 12:47pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: Furious Fastback
- Replies: 91
- Views: 25765
Re: Furious Fastback
Sounds like you had a good time with friends, plus some useful parts acquisition.
About that ultrasonic cleaner..... I don't have one, are they any good ?
About that ultrasonic cleaner..... I don't have one, are they any good ?
- 27th July 2024 - 10:15pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: Furious Fastback
- Replies: 91
- Views: 25765
Re: Furious Fastback
You'll need an adaptor to make that fit the carbs nicely I had a neighbour who enjoyed placing a road cone outside my garage, so i took a hacksaw to her cone, the top of which makes the perfect adaptor Obviously, I'm a law abiding citizen, but you should be able to get the ton between keynsham wait...
- 20th July 2024 - 1:53pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Dying in the Heat
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4958
Re: Dying in the Heat
Have a look here: https://www.vwtype3and4club.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=15204&start=25 Seems like it could be similar heat soak issues, do you have the insulating spacers in place? If the engine is running hot, then I suggest you check all the cooling for leaks, or full movement of the thermo...
- 19th July 2024 - 6:52pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 72 fastback indicator problem
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3174
Re: 72 fastback indicator problem
Ah, delighted you are sorted