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- 2nd November 2024 - 9:07am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Fastback Sunvisor Question
- Replies: 3
- Views: 49
Re: Fastback Sunvisor Question
Unfortunately beetle ones will be too short.
- 22nd October 2024 - 9:40pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Ignition Cutting Out
- Replies: 45
- Views: 3108
Re: Ignition Cutting Out
Sounds like youre on to something, because at idle the dynamo doesnt provide enough volts to charge the battery, and thus the regulator isnt doing anything.
- 29th September 2024 - 7:43pm
- Forum: Type 4 Corner
- Topic: PART NUMBERS
- Replies: 4
- Views: 496
Re: PART NUMBERS
Companies house also agrees, volksfarmers have gone into liquidation. Wonder what will happen to the stock?
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- 25th September 2024 - 7:24am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Ignition Cutting Out
- Replies: 45
- Views: 3108
Re: Ignition Cutting Out
Not for a type 3. But I have for other cars, the biggest issues is finish all the right colours
- 25th September 2024 - 7:23am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Alternator options
- Replies: 4
- Views: 276
Re: Alternator options
As long as the loom wasnt butchered, under the rear seat you would be able to add the regulator back in. Get a Bosch solid state one. There is a straight swap dynamo/alternator but its £500. https://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/p/vw-type-3 If youre running standard electrics, the dynamo is fine. I...
- 20th September 2024 - 7:22pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: Furious Fastback
- Replies: 83
- Views: 4727
Re: Furious Fastback
Ive always liked stock, and Ive never been that old, and im still not. Youre right, the view is much improved
- 20th September 2024 - 7:59am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Type 3 squareback inner front wings
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1155
Re: Type 3 squareback inner front wings
You could try Tony hemmings (VWEddy69 on here) who is cambs I think (Nice guy), or Paul Medhurst- best bet is to stalk Danny's facebook page to get in touch with them Or try a pm to Miketyp3 on here- He's in Northampton, has lots of lovely Type 3's & probably one of the nicest human beings in the w...
- 14th September 2024 - 6:37am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Bonnet release cable routing- Fastback
- Replies: 13
- Views: 365
Re: Bonnet release cable routing- Fastback
Try lubricating the mechanism first. Some wd40 and then operate the level a few times. Often the catch will jam.
- 26th August 2024 - 5:24pm
- Forum: Cars and Parts Wanted
- Topic: Engine
- Replies: 22
- Views: 895
Re: Engine
Glad to hear that! Thought you had spotted a dead giveaway for them being fakes. Do feel I made a mistake with the hex bar and should have got the bell crank linkage but here we are, it’ll get swapped out one day :D You are exactly right, hex bar is tosh, to much play and difficult to balance, but ...
- 25th August 2024 - 10:25pm
- Forum: Cars and Parts Wanted
- Topic: Engine
- Replies: 22
- Views: 895
Re: Engine
Ah, you're probably OK then. I has wrongly assumed they had come from the usual VWHeritage, coolair, custom and commercial ect.
From.memory F6 tubes are correct. Not near my notes at the minute
From.memory F6 tubes are correct. Not near my notes at the minute
- 25th August 2024 - 5:47pm
- Forum: Cars and Parts Wanted
- Topic: Engine
- Replies: 22
- Views: 895
Re: Engine
With those carbs, you're best taking them apart. They are weber 34ict copy's. And they are supplied with jets and emulsion tubes for a Bedford van. So you'll find it doesn't run quite right no matter what you do. I'll look up thr right stuff later in my notes. My guess is you can't keep that block, ...
- 24th August 2024 - 9:29pm
- Forum: Cars and Parts Wanted
- Topic: Engine
- Replies: 22
- Views: 895
Re: Engine
Looks like you don't have the mounting bar on it now.
Is that the fastback that was on ebay in Scotland for some time? I recognise those air filters. When you say northern half of the UK, where are you?
Is that the fastback that was on ebay in Scotland for some time? I recognise those air filters. When you say northern half of the UK, where are you?
- 24th August 2024 - 9:26pm
- Forum: Cars and Parts Wanted
- Topic: Engine
- Replies: 22
- Views: 895
- 24th August 2024 - 2:55pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 71 Type 3 Fastback, 2 issues
- Replies: 1
- Views: 139
Re: 71 Type 3 Fastback, 2 issues
First thing. Run through the basics. Adjust the tappets, then check the timing dynamically. Then check the carbs, are the wires that feed the chokes and cut off valves ok? With the ignition on, remove a wire from the cut off, then touch it to the terminal, is there solid audible click? The same on t...
- 24th August 2024 - 1:04pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Dynamo Finish
- Replies: 6
- Views: 302
Re: Dynamo Finish
Theyre already out, not overly difficult with the right tools. Ill have a measure up when I get chance.
- 24th August 2024 - 10:57am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Dynamo Finish
- Replies: 6
- Views: 302
Re: Dynamo Finish
Thats why I keep coming back to this forum! Thank you peter! A winter of engine titivation is on the way
- 23rd August 2024 - 1:50pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Dynamo Finish
- Replies: 6
- Views: 302
Re: Dynamo Finish
Ta for the info, thats the sort of answer I was expecting. I am refering to the bosch ones on the type 3. Which intended or otherwise are right at the top and seen. So Id like to make mine smart. Ill zine plate it and paint the ends with a decent engine silver to prevent corrsoion/dulling off.
Ta
Ta
- 22nd August 2024 - 9:23pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Dynamo Finish
- Replies: 6
- Views: 302
Dynamo Finish
Does anyone know how the 12V dynamos were finished? I assume the bearing carriers at the ends were just bare aluminum. But the body is steel, was is zinc or cadmium plated? or painted? any photos or knowledge would be much appreciated. Original sales brochures might help
- 22nd August 2024 - 9:21pm
- Forum: Cars and Parts Wanted
- Topic: Engine
- Replies: 22
- Views: 895
Re: Engine
https://crtwrq.am.files.1drv.com/y4mVnJ1GjbsUzsVl7411ab--vEEr57LvybtEiE6hlZWbSW7tnw7F33fUvdUMpv41OhmrqI2FPVLzqTCj32ZQvPR94XX3G71-PLZPAcZzzLUUhGSd6VXbz7KGmDjebw4rNhg4CdZdnFeEMSYXf0MeCSJI-slSUdKhCvoKYF-VYNy-9E_KQp1-hauUJAdimMu_C1jmkAxf46vLXgM-lYloXbkbQ?width=1024&height=576&cropmode=none The black tu...
- 22nd August 2024 - 9:20pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: 1971 VW Type 3 Fastback
- Replies: 716
- Views: 376893
- 22nd August 2024 - 9:19pm
- Forum: Cars and Parts Wanted
- Topic: Engine
- Replies: 22
- Views: 895
Re: Engine
Its the tube mounted on the back of the fan housing at the top. It bolts into the AOS tower.
- 20th August 2024 - 3:48pm
- Forum: Parts for sale
- Topic: Type 3 and 4 stuff, near portsmouth all gone now
- Replies: 6
- Views: 685
Re: Type 3 and 4 stuff, near portsmouth
Watching with interest
- 19th August 2024 - 7:59pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: 1971 VW Type 3 Fastback
- Replies: 716
- Views: 376893
Re: 1971 VW Type 3 Fastback
Cheers gents!
- 19th August 2024 - 7:57pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: Furious Fastback
- Replies: 83
- Views: 4727
Re: Furious Fastback
Ahghh, I thought it was going to be my standard comment about the timing marks
- 19th August 2024 - 7:55pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: Furious Fastback
- Replies: 83
- Views: 4727
Re: Furious Fastback
Ive had an ultrasonic for a long time too, best advise ive got it, buy a bigger one than you think you need! Theyre never big enough, ive got this style. Its also great for cleaning out oil coolers ect, things you cant get inside off. Buy a pack of coffee filters and strain the fluid every so often ...