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

[Gizmo Bob]

I need a picture...

On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 4:12 PM, William McInerney <billymac53 at msn.com>wrote:

>
> 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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