[T3] How much Money?? Early notch issues?

William McInerney billymac53 at msn.com
Fri Dec 10 16:12:14 PST 2010


Bob,
 
Not sure what fuel pump I have. Do you need a part number??
Thanks for the carb rebuild link.
Thanks for the other info as well!!
 
BillyMac

 
> Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:18:07 -0800
> From: gizmobob at gmail.com
> To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> Subject: Re: [T3] How much Money?? Early notch issues?
> 
> 1: Rebuild kit can be found
> here<https://secure.cbperformance.com/shopcart.asp?add=5322>
> 2: Depending on your pump, may just need a 40 horse rebuild kit... let me
> know what kind of fuel-pump you have.
> 3: The Angled Tie-Rod for one side can be found on Ebay UK... do a search
> 4: Sounds like the Tie-Rods should fix the slop
> 5: He probably is going to reline your existing ones
> 6: Those can be purchased new at ISPWest
> 
> Let me know if you need anything else... I own 2 1962 Notchbacks =)
> 
> Bob
> On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 12:06 PM, William McInerney <billymac53 at msn.com>wrote:
> 
> >
> > So, my 62 notch went to the mechanic the other day to get a tune up. That
> > was tuesday. Today I call him and ask him how things are going as I asked
> > him to check over the car while it was in there. I am no mechanic, but am
> > able to dable here and there. Therefore, this is the first time it has been
> > "looked" at since I purchased it in August. It was always running rich and
> > had some play in the steering as well as pulled hard left when I hit the
> > brakes somewhat with force.
> >
> > He states he did the full tune up...condesor, points, cap, plugs. Which I
> > knew it needed along with a carb adjustment as it was running very rich with
> > the smell of fuel. Thats what I was expecting...However...
> >
> > Then mentioned the additional issues....
> >
> > 1. Single Carb needs rebuild kit
> > 2. Leaking fuel pump
> > 3. Tie Rods are shot
> > 4. Way too much play in the steering wheel (tie rods only hopefully??)
> > 5. Front Drum Brake Pads (said he can get...really??)
> > 6. Front wheel bearing was shattered
> >
> > How much time in labor and cost in parts do you guys think I am looking
> > at??
> > He was confident that he could get the parts, it might take a little bit.
> >
> >
> >
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