1971 VW Type 3 Fastback

[broady_6]

I do, which is why ive used the lightest of smears. Unfortunately its not a standard pump cover, because im using a type 1 to type 3 case adapter.

[broady_6]

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.

[Rhysos]

Out of that line-up of fine automobiles, I would have still made a beeline for your Fasty before anything else!

[broady_6]

Thank you very much!

[937carrera]

I'm going to try & spend some more time on here. It look as though you are on the wrong side of the catch fence there - mind you, if she's still knocking away that's maybe the best place

[broady_6]

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.

[937carrera]

Oh dear, you seem to be having some mechanical challenges, what did you do to the 944, they're usually quite robust ?

[broady_6]

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 long can be found here https://forum.retro-rides.org/post/2813698/thread

[937carrera]

Tidy engine bay.... 944's don't need much running in in my experience, nice work on the electroplating too

[broady_6]

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 fit again.

[broady_6]

I had a weekend at the Fabulous Skegvegas as usual. But I was encourage to enter the Sunday show and shine, which I did just for fun. Towards the end of the prize giving while chatting to someone I heard "blue fasty JAY....." Id won a staff choice award and was chuffed to bits! The car photos are stolen from Danny Lord and my friend with some smashing nails took my photo.

[937carrera]

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.

[purplepeter]

I thought we had a "Like" button, but I can't see it!
Well done Broady!

[broady_6]

Cheers gents!

[Rhysos]

Well done, Broady! Really well deserved - the staff clearly have impeccable taste

[broady_6]

Well done, Broady! Really well deserved - the staff clearly have impeccable taste