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- 26th June 2023 - 3:30pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: What distributor??
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3620
Re: What distributor??
Pertronix do a nice ignitor that sits inside the stock dizzy - it is fit and forget - just take a spare rotor, points and condenser in the spares (just in case). 009s are so mis used sadly - the off idle stumble is no fun in traffic.
- 17th March 2023 - 10:45am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Type 3 Auto Transmission Starter Motor
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2043
Re: Type 3 Auto Transmission Starter Motor
auto starters are longer - theyre output was higher - i think they were fitted to type 2 buses as well as T3s. Modern hi torque starters for beetles are probably as powerful as the auto starters were though.
- 4th January 2023 - 3:36pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: How can I improve my engine performance?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1733
Re: How can I improve my engine performance?
1955 is probably 76mm crank with 90.5 B&Ps. Should be a strong engine if tuned well. It may well have been built to provide torque and have modest compression and standard valve sizes - but equally it could be configured to provide more power at higher RPM - its really up to you how you want the mot...
- 7th February 2022 - 11:09am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Auto gearbox refresh
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2821
Re: Auto gearbox refresh
I 'went through' my autobox and would strongly recommend leaving it alone unless it is faulty.
These 003 boxes are VERY strong. I would check the vacuum line for any damage to the pipe and change the fluids - maybe change the sump filter and gasket and see how you get on.
These 003 boxes are VERY strong. I would check the vacuum line for any damage to the pipe and change the fluids - maybe change the sump filter and gasket and see how you get on.
- 2nd February 2022 - 11:04am
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: HIP TO BE SQUARE
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3778
Re: HIP TO BE SQUARE
Awesome squareback Carl - you've found a goodun. I imported a 69 auto FI squareback about 10yrs ago into UK - it was the first late models with early bulkhead. The 912 looks really good - the best colour too - a great combo. Hope to see the square at some shows this year once were allowed out again ...
- 25th January 2022 - 9:19am
- Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
- Topic: Just wondering...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5536
Re: Just wondering...
Squareback in Wiltshire - 99% finished but sadly on backbench waiting for other projects - it will get its time though...
- 20th January 2022 - 1:05pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: 28 years later: Finding and buying back my old 72 Squareback
- Replies: 36
- Views: 22300
Re: 28 years later: Finding and buying back my old 72 Squareback
It looks great. I love early and late cars equally - late cars are probably rarer now which is ironic. I managed to find a late car with very low milage imported from US and added early front bullet lights but left the big bumpers and rear lights on it - one day I might do the same and go early - bu...
- 19th January 2022 - 2:46pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: 28 years later: Finding and buying back my old 72 Squareback
- Replies: 36
- Views: 22300
Re: 28 years later: Finding and buying back my old 72 Squareback
square is looking good - was probably considered a roomy car back in 70s
I like the early bumpers and lights
I like the early bumpers and lights
- 12th December 2021 - 5:22pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Auto Engine
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3837
Re: Auto Engine
The only other physical difference in the auto case is a cutout towards the back of the case to allow access to the flexplate bolts. Its probably the most universal case you can get
- 14th November 2021 - 3:03pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Twin Carbs.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2766
Re: Twin Carbs.
sounds like a good plan - I would find another set of stock carbs - have them rebuilt and fit them when done - then either have the other set rebuilt or sell them on.
easier said than done though...
easier said than done though...
- 14th November 2021 - 10:16am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Twin Carbs.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2766
Re: Twin Carbs.
If the carbs are running well I wouldn't change them - other than maybe check jetting. Always tempting to replace with bigger but not always better. A friend had a 1776 bug and ran a pair of dellorto drla 36s with small venturies and jets and it ran really good but I think unless radical, the 1641 p...
- 26th October 2021 - 12:51pm
- Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
- Topic: It’s good to be here
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4398
Re: It’s good to be here
you can buy the inner and outer window scrapers by the metre and the felt channel from places like https://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/ - that will allow you to get everything watertight for the UK climate. Nice purchase - hopefully coming from cali it will be solid underneath - time to protect it before...
- 26th October 2021 - 9:55am
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: 1967 VW Variant
- Replies: 32
- Views: 14545
Re: 1967 VW Variant
glad you're on the mend Kaddy - must have been a shock - the car looks like a survivor that hasn't been messed with -
- 21st October 2021 - 4:50pm
- Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
- Topic: Airmighty Megascene Type 3 special issue.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2906
Re: Airmighty Megascene Type 3 special issue.
lovely quality magazine - more like a book really. I have not bought since issue 20 but ordered issue 44 yesterday - couldn't resist the T3 special edition
- 4th October 2021 - 4:55pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: Volkswagen Type 3 1600 TL Automatic - UK Car
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4564
Re: Volkswagen Type 3 1600 TL Automatic - UK Car
great job - cracking looking fastback
- 30th August 2021 - 6:15pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Type 3 Engine - Engine Stand
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4312
Re: Type 3 Engine - Engine Stand
a picture always does a better job :-) - heres one https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-911-912-914-356-Air-cooled-4-Arm-Engine-Motor-Stand-Yoke-YOKE-ONLY-/265219323198?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338268676&toolid=10044&customid=Cj0KCQjwg7KJBhDyARIsAHrAXaEJgQ3D_gpkK1LU7Zsg6lp...
- 30th August 2021 - 6:13pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Type 3 Engine - Engine Stand
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4312
Re: Type 3 Engine - Engine Stand
You can buy adapters specifically for air cooled motors that work with engine stands - they have a ring that connects with the bell-housing rather than relying on the 4 contact points. Not a requirement but they work really nicely and make the taking on and off really easy.
- 22nd July 2021 - 9:57am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: IRS rear adjustable spring plates
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2088
Re: IRS rear adjustable spring plates
I was tempted when trying to setup the rear ride height after a rebuild.
But if you don't need to adjust regularly I would dial in ride height using inner and outer combinations.
(easier said than done)
But if you don't need to adjust regularly I would dial in ride height using inner and outer combinations.
(easier said than done)
- 7th July 2021 - 1:46pm
- Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
- Topic: Hello & Type 3 values?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4094
Re: Hello & Type 3 values?
looks like a goodun and lots of nice add ons - the coco mats, seat covers - it all looks good.
If you ever wanted to repaint it would be straightforward but it wears its age very well - good luck but dont think you'll need it tbh
If you ever wanted to repaint it would be straightforward but it wears its age very well - good luck but dont think you'll need it tbh
- 7th July 2021 - 12:28pm
- Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
- Topic: Hello & Type 3 values?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4094
Re: Hello & Type 3 values?
welcome to the forum Carl. 17k for a sorted car sounds fair - its a big chunk of cash. I bought my square in 2010 for 2650 - a US 69 auto with 34k miles. But I have probably put 15 into it. I cannot see values going down any time soon - particularly for dry state cars that havent been pulled about t...
- 23rd June 2021 - 9:50am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Fasty too low
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3892
Re: Fasty too low
ideally buy a complete used type3 beam with trailing arms, tie rods - you can then replace BJs, seals and track rod ends. I have a type 1 beam going on my squareback - not due to the amount of lowering but the offset of the wheels. Have you tried raising the current beam? - if lowered too much the j...
- 11th June 2021 - 8:32pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Refitting pop-out windows
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2807
Re: Refitting pop-out windows
2 people and a lot of silicon spray - no double entendres meant
especially when seals are new they tend to grab onto the paint
especially when seals are new they tend to grab onto the paint
- 2nd June 2021 - 6:15pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: '71 Notchback carpet set
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2392
Re: '71 Notchback carpet set
If you have the old ones - get copies made. If not - TMI stuff is ok. I used TMI and put coco mats on top to make it a bit more plush...
- 25th May 2021 - 12:35pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Type 3 Automatic Transmission
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6622
Re: Type 3 Automatic Transmission
have a look at thesamba - there are usually a few very nice cars that come up for sale in europe if you're happy to import and register.
I looked for about 3 yrs until my car came up for sale - worth the wait...
I looked for about 3 yrs until my car came up for sale - worth the wait...
- 24th May 2021 - 5:33pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Type 3 Automatic Transmission
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6622
Re: Type 3 Automatic Transmission
maybe my car wasn't set up perfectly