Retrovan's 1968 Fastback

[beetlefanatic]

Thanks for the reply on the overnight parking system. The wife's MB has that as well. Didn't know that VW had that. Never too old to learn.

The work on the clutch looks awesome! Hope it works as well as it looks. Wish I learned to turn stuff.

If you want to part ways with the FI system, drop me a pm. I'd be interested if the price is right.

[sean]

Yes, it is an Andreno motor, one of the few guys with a complete work shop as well as machine shop, Why.... do you not like his motors....???

No, I am running one in my white Baywindow. It's on +- 60 000km at the moment. We will see if it exceeds the 115 000km mark I got with my last motor which was one of those VW factory remanufactured engines. (if it was'nt for the camshaft breaking in half, I am sure it would still be running.) They also did the gearbox on my split.

[retrovan]

Only have good to speak of my Beetle motor that Arno did for me, Bench run it, tuned it, I fitted it, runs crisp, full of power.

Before I did the beetle motor, I went to see his set-up, now I can tell you, I have seen a lot of engineering shops, and with a full and well equipped shop like his, as well as the number of motors in progress, there is no way that he could be doing anything but great motors.

This week end I was going to start the motor, but still waiting for my stub manifolds.

So now I will be cleaning my twin carbs, fitting fuel tank, and other smaller things.

May even try to start it with the kombi manifolds , just to see it run.....

Will post as we go.

Herman

[Blitzkrieg]

Did you come right with the stub manifolds? I did mms you a pic of the ones I have

[retrovan]

Did you come right with the stub manifolds? I did mms you a pic of the ones I have

Hi Blitz,
Sorry, did not receive your MMS, best e-mail or post here.

Thanks
Herman

[retrovan]

Where did the day go.

Started with a long list, and ended with a list just as long.

The starter was the 1st on the list, and when fitting it, I noticed that the Bush that I wanted to replace prior to fitting the engine, was forgotten.
So then 1st had to turn a bush for the starter, tested it and lubricated it , fitted it, and THEN fitted the starter.
Well at leased the motor still turns.....

Then the Type 4 Rear engine mount had to be bolted, but this could not be done as the type3 did not have provision for this bar mount.
So then Hanger had to be made to bolt the engine rear mount. well with this done, I spotted the heater boxes looked like
So off they came and I cleaned, and applied an Extra high temp silver spray to them, now they look new.

While under the car, I noticed that the dip stick, could not be reached now that the engine is in, so I had to fit an type 4 extended dip stick, that can be remover with out lifting the cover. As the type 3 dipstick will not work, I now have the type 4 dipstick, next to the type 3 oil filler.

Also fitter negative battery cable, Back bonnet, and striped and cleaned the carbs, these are now ready for the stub manifolds when they arrive........

Also fitter the electric fuel pump, and disposable fuel filter before wanting to fit the petrol tank.
On closer inspection, I found the dirt had blocked the outlet pipe, this had to be removed and cleaned, what a job.
Eventually got it open and clean, refitted it to the tank, and fitted the tank to the car. also filled in some petrol to expel any water.

Well tomorrow we will start on the list again........ .

[Blitzkrieg]

Check your email.

[IMPI]

Nice work
I hope you made that starter bushing from the correct material and not brass...... Brass works right the first time then the second time then maybe another few times and then seizes youthink maybey I didnt lubricate well so its out with the starter new grease and the cycle starts all over. Ak me how I know this
Armand

[retrovan]

Nice work
I hope you made that starter bushing from the correct material and not brass...... Brass works right the first time then the second time then maybe another few times and then seizes youthink maybey I didnt lubricate well so its out with the starter new grease and the cycle starts all over. Ak me how I know this
Armand

Hi Armand,
Thank you, coming from you, that's one massive compliment, Thank You.
Good to see you on my thread.
Yes you right, can be a problem, not sure if it will hold up, as I used pourris Bronze, but will be getting the right bush, as stand by, should it fail, just in case.
Having forgotten it, forced me to find an extraction system, so next time will be easy...
Always wondered why they never made them with needle bearings.????
May have to replace the type 3 starter anyway, as it seems a bit weak for the type 4 engine, but will see...
Thanks for the heads up.
Herman
PS, will have to get screen and shroud from you soon....
Will phone you.

[retrovan]

Not much done today, one of those days where you take one step forward, and two back.
Filled tank today and started the electric fuel pump, What a noise....
Now I have to drain the tank, remove the pump, fit a rubber base under it and refit it.
BUT this time I will be testing it before refitting the tank..
Will also blow out the fuel line and make sure it is free.
When under the car, I noticed that the rear axle dust cover (boot) had a hole in it, now I did test these boots before it went to spray shop... What happened.??
Now we have to find good boots, and fit this coming weekend.
Fitted the bonnet, catches, and set the closing for a good fit.
Also did the boot lid, with all the chrome, namely the handle,and the "VW 1600 TL" badge.
Fed the number plate light wire into the brace bars, and got it working.
Tested the engine compartment light, and lid switch, and set it to work correctly.
Well that's all for this weekend, hopefully the parts will be here this week, and we can get it running.
Do not want to do the interior till all mechanicals are done.

Herman

[retrovan]

Could not wait for the weekend, as there is to much to do, and I need to complete the "Started jobs" before doing the Weekend list.
Still hoping to get my parts for the engine start this weekend, so that the upholstery can go in, have my hole "sweat shop" standing by, waiting for the mechanicals to be complete, so they can get stuck into the upholstery.
Stripped the tank out again, refitted the fuel pump on a backing of sound proofing, cleared and "pipe cleaner" cleaned the fuel pipe from front to back.
tested, and refitted it all, retested it again, now I am happy.
Now ready for axle boots, and manifolds.........

Herman

[Tony Z]

dont forget the fuel pump needs to be mounted at a slight angle to prevent backflowing and draining your carbs. Not critical but it is in the instructions (assuming you have a facet type "clicky" pump).

[retrovan]

dont forget the fuel pump needs to be mounted at a slight angle to prevent backflowing and draining your carbs. Not critical but it is in the instructions (assuming you have a facet type "clicky" pump).

Thanks for the heads-up, did see it in the instructions.

Would seam that when I wrote about "Noisy Fuel Pump" , you know strait away which one I got.

Thanks Tony Z

Herman

[Tony Z]

lol.... been there. Holley is a different design but just as loud.

I did the angle thing the cheap and easy way.
Take 2 wingnuts, break one tab off each. Bolt thru pan held on with wingnut. Mount pump on wingut. Insert nut to hold pump down. Viola, cheap and easy.

[retrovan]

Good idea.

What I use are these Blind thread inserts, you drill a hole push it in, turn with Cap head bolt for it to collapse onto the steel of the body, and then you have a perfect thread to put a bolt in.
The beauty of these, are that the more you tighten, the stronger they grip the body.