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- 1st February 2024 - 11:10am
- Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
- Topic: Sole survivors: the very rarest cars on UK roads today
- Replies: 6
- Views: 454
Re: Sole survivors: the very rarest cars on UK roads today
You are right there. If you tell anyone you have a Type 3 they all say Oh a VW Variant !
- 31st January 2024 - 5:11pm
- Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
- Topic: Sole survivors: the very rarest cars on UK roads today
- Replies: 6
- Views: 454
Sole survivors: the very rarest cars on UK roads today
This random article came up on my Laptop today : Sole survivors: the very rarest cars on UK roads today. This was the last car on the list. Is it true ? Volkswagen TL ©Volkswagen Volkswagen looked to solve the shortcomings of the Beetle with the TL that was launched in 1961, but arrived as the 1600 ...
- 31st January 2024 - 5:00pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Rear Window Seal Installation
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2119
Re: Rear Window Seal Installation
Did you get anyone to do it yet ?
I`ve been trying to get someone to fit a Metal Insert Trim to the Front Windscreen Rubber of my 1972 Type 3 Variant. Only one I found wanted £150 + vat which I thought was a bit steep !
Steve U.
I`ve been trying to get someone to fit a Metal Insert Trim to the Front Windscreen Rubber of my 1972 Type 3 Variant. Only one I found wanted £150 + vat which I thought was a bit steep !
Steve U.
- 3rd October 2023 - 10:29am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Fuel pipe
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1765
Re: Fuel pipe
I stick to Original Pierburg rebuildable Fuel Pumps. I have 2 brand new Type 3 Pierburg Pumps as Insurance for the future. I also have a brand new Type 3 Petrol Tank for the same reason. My Type 3 had a later aftermarket Pump on for some years but they do not look Original, so I Rebuilt the Original...
- 29th August 2023 - 10:03pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Fuel pipe
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1765
Re: Fuel pipe
Why the Filter ? There’s a Filter in the Fuel Tank Outlet and the Mechanical Fuel Pump.
- 8th July 2023 - 11:46pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: What distributor??
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2971
- 24th April 2023 - 12:31pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Engine Builders
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2096
Engine Builders
Do we have any recommended Air Cooled Engine Builders for our 1600 Type 3 Engine please ?
Andy Pearce rebuilt our 1300 Beetle 6 or more years ago. That has been great. Planned to ask Andy to rebuild the Type 3 Engine. Unfortuantely he has since retired.
Steve U
Andy Pearce rebuilt our 1300 Beetle 6 or more years ago. That has been great. Planned to ask Andy to rebuild the Type 3 Engine. Unfortuantely he has since retired.
Steve U
- 19th March 2023 - 6:52pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Type 3 Auto Transmission Starter Motor
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1735
Re: Type 3 Auto Transmission Starter Motor
Starter Motor did not want to come off the Beetle. When it finally did the Bush came out with it. Stuck on the Shaft. Have bought a new Type 3 Auto Starter Motor to put on. The Type 3 Auto Starter Motor I had kept as a Spare for our Type 3 may be refurbishable but when I started to dismantle it the ...
- 12th March 2023 - 11:01am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Type 3 Auto Transmission Starter Motor
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1735
Re: Type 3 Auto Transmission Starter Motor
I think we will find many suppliers list the Type 3 Auto Trans Starter Motor as a Heavy Duty Starter Motor for other Air Cooled Type 1 Type 2 Type 3.
Regards,
Steve U
Regards,
Steve U
- 11th March 2023 - 12:57pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Type 3 Auto Transmission Starter Motor
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1735
Type 3 Auto Transmission Starter Motor
I have a vague recollection that a Type 3 Automatic Transmission Starter Motor can be fitted to other Air Cooled VWs. Is that correct please ? Is it a straight swap ? I flattened the Battery on our Beetle a couple of days ago trying to get it to run on a supposedly Reconditioned Carburettor. Since t...
- 26th February 2023 - 11:46am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Solex Carburettor Refurbishment
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1338
Re: Solex Carburettor Refurbishment
Having looked at the details unfortunately he says in big red letters SORRY NO OVERSEAS SHIPPING.
Steve U
Steve U
- 26th February 2023 - 10:19am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Pierburg Fuel Pump Rebuild
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2143
Pierburg Fuel Pump Rebuild
How do you make sure the New Outlet ( Discharge ) Valve stays in the Top Cover when Rebuilding an Original Pierburg Fuel Pump please ? I know they are " Peened in " but don`t know if my Peening would be good enough. I have thought of drilling and tapping for a couple of M2 or M2.5 Screws, and maybe ...
- 26th February 2023 - 10:13am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Solex Carburettor Refurbishment
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1338
Re: Solex Carburettor Refurbishment
Very nice but a bit pricey by the time it got here with Import Tax and Shipping.
I’ve started from the beginning and set the Carb up to factory settings. Seems it might be worth persevering with it for now.
Steve U
I’ve started from the beginning and set the Carb up to factory settings. Seems it might be worth persevering with it for now.
Steve U
- 20th February 2023 - 9:38am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Type 3 Distributors
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1103
Type 3 Distributors
Distributor on our 1972 Twin Carb. Automatic Variant is Dual Vacuum Part Number : 311 905 205 AA I have not been able to find a Spare one anywhere. I can find a : 311 905 205 AJ which has a Single Vacuum Unit. Can I fit a Dual Vacuum Unit to the 311 905 205 AJ and it will work the same as the Origin...
- 14th February 2023 - 9:12am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Dimension needed please- rear wing mount
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2087
Re: Dimension needed please- rear wing mount
Why Upside Down ?
Steve U
Steve U
- 12th February 2023 - 5:04pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Dimension needed please- rear wing mount
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2087
Re: Dimension needed please- rear wing mount
Have taken Photo now with Steel Rule for you to see the measurement.
No idea how to post a Photo on here but could email if you want.
Steve U
No idea how to post a Photo on here but could email if you want.
Steve U
- 12th February 2023 - 1:10pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Dimension needed please- rear wing mount
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2087
Re: Dimension needed please- rear wing mount
I would go for 197mm Front Edge of Rear Wing to Bottom Bolt Hole centre. I was trying to take a Photo but did not have enough Hands to hold a Steel Rule and my Phone. Mrs U has got the Beef in the Oven now, so can Photo if you want. I`m assuming we are talking about a Late Type 3 ? Ours is October 1...
- 12th February 2023 - 12:13pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Solex Carburettor Refurbishment
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1338
Solex Carburettor Refurbishment
Thinking of getting a New / Reconditioned / Exchange Carburettor for the Beetle. Its a Solex 30 PICT-2. Any recommendations please ? Only Exchange ones I can find are at Just Kampers. I have found 2 other 30 PICT-2 in my stuff. Also have at least 1 28-PICT and a Pair of Type 3 Twin Carbs for Manual ...
- 12th February 2023 - 12:08pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Beetle Tailpipes
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1599
Re: Beetle Tailpipes
Thank you for that. I`ve just put 2 NOS Chrome Tailpipes I bought from Germany on this morning. Disappointed yet again. May be try the Tuning route. Thinking of a New / Reconditioned / Exchange Carburettor anyway. Its a Solex 30 PICT-2. Any recommendations please ? I have 2 spare ones of unknown sta...
- 12th February 2023 - 12:03pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Dimension needed please- rear wing mount
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2087
Re: Dimension needed please- rear wing mount
I can try to have a look this afternoon.
Steve U
Steve U
- 24th January 2023 - 5:37pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Beetle Tailpipes
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1599
Beetle Tailpipes
Please can anyone give me a definitive answer on how to get our 1966 Beetle to make the correct Exhaust sound again ? In the USA they call it " Fweeming ". I describe it as a sort of Whistling Pinging. The old Chrome Tailpipes made in Germany used to sound right. I tried Stainless Steel Tailpipes fr...
- 24th October 2022 - 9:24pm
- Forum: Type 4 Corner
- Topic: Saw this on vw type 3 org
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2754
- 18th July 2022 - 3:52pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: brakes and fuel
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1983
Re: brakes and fuel
You should be able to find all the info on Brake Parts at :- http://www.brakesint.co.uk/
Unless they have deleted 411 / 412 off there.
Steve
Unless they have deleted 411 / 412 off there.
Steve
- 20th May 2022 - 12:53am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Any suggestions to what's causing a bad misfire?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5618
Re: Any suggestions to what's causing a bad misfire?
Try another New Condenser. Even brand new ones can be faulty out of the box these days. Had a similar intermittent Misfire. Could not diagnose it at all. Finally replaced the already new Condenser with another new Condenser. Instant Fix !
Steve U
Steve U
- 10th March 2022 - 9:54pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Notchback/Fastback rear arm-rests
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1731
Re: Notchback/Fastback rear arm-rests
My 1972 Base Model 1600A Variant ( Estate ) did not have Rear Armrests. They were only Factory Fitted to more Luxurious Models of the Type 3. So the set up of the Rear 1/4 Interior Trim Panel was different for the ones with / without Rear Armrests.