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

[Keith Park]

One problem youll have is getting front grease seals to use after the new
bearings are installed, do NOT try and use the later rubber seals, I have
seen a couple of the early felt ones on the Samba lately however.

The early front bearings seem to get cocked in their races VERY easily and
damaged, they also seem to be very difficult to get their end play set
right... perhaps because of the shoes dragging but BE CAREFUL when putting
it togeater, and when its all set... put weight on the car, roll it around
and set the play again, Ive found them to need a couple tries at it.
Additionally, make sure that the shoes don't drag on the drums when there is
weight on the car, sometimes they can feel fine when the wheels are elevated
and when you let it down the play there is will shove the drum into the
lower shoe and cause it to drag.

Tricky setup.

Keith


Top Notch Restorations
topnotch at nycap.rr.com 
http://www.a383ina68.addr.com/radiorest/main.htm
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65 Notchback "El Baja Rojo"
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Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 3:06 PM
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Subject: [T3] How much Money?? Early notch issues?


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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