[T3] Wiring Harness Needed (was RE: Faulty Fuel Pump)

Mon Dec 31 19:36:07 PST 2012

I don't think I have a wiring harness that could be called 'good' but i
will look.  Tow the square into your garage/carport with a chain and get it
off the street.

On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 5:16 PM, Keith Park <topnotch at nycap.rr.com> wrote:

> You need the whole vehicle harness or just the FI harness?
> I may have a 72 vehicle harness... but its frozen in the shed for now..
>
> Keith
>
>
> Top Notch Restorations
> topnotch at nycap.rr.com
> http://www.a383ina68.addr.com/radiorest/main.htm
> 71 Squareback "Hothe"
> 65 Notchback "El Baja Rojo"
> 65 Squareback "Eggcrate"
> 87 golf "Winterat"
> 93 RX7 "Redstur"
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org
> [mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of Adriel
> Rowley
> Sent: Monday, December 31, 2012 7:16 PM
> To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> Subject: [T3] Wiring Harness Needed (was RE: Faulty Fuel Pump)
>
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> 1971 Sunroof Squareback with F.I.- Located in Coastal San Diego County
> Student, A.S.U. Mesa, AZ
>
> > > P.S. Guess I am also spoiled having a car that one only has to do
> > > regular maintenance and not fiddle with it every time it moves. Very
> > > few with F.I. are daily drivers.
> >
> > I would have to agree that this is not the right car for you. Few
> > people have this much trouble with their FI Type 3s, once they start
> > to get guidance from this email list. It's likely that any car of
> > similar age would give you similar problems. That's one of the big
> > advantages of any new car.
> >
> This was the auto for me. It still can be, just needs a replacement wiring
> harness and eventually replacement sheet metal. Does anyone have a wiring
> harness for sale, preferably from a late 1970 model year or early 1971
> model
> year? Mike?
>
> Part of the issues I have could be attributed to A.S.D.. I just don't have
> the fine motor skill/don't know my strength (ex. stripped head stud) and
> over focused (ex. got to make it home despite the boot not staying on). I
> also don't have the best social and communication skills...
>
> > Any of my FI Type 3s could be started at any time, easily, even in
> > 10F weather. The only problem I have is that the batteries run down
> > if I don't drive them often enough. My '73 is sitting in the driveway
> > right now, with more than a foot of snow covering it. I'm pretty sure
> > that if I dug the snow away from the driver's door, I could get in it
> > right now and start it right up. It last ran about 2 weeks ago.
>
> When Russ came out last he remarked how well tuned the Squareback was. It
> just pops right off, and still do it if there was fuel. So I know how
> reliable they can be if all is well. Just so many are not. You are a lucky
> one that yours are so reliable. I just bet you if I put in a good pump, it
> do the same. It be even better if I went though the wiring, and replaced
> what was needed. At this point, forgot what all was wrong, but Jack said it
> was the wiring and she should be scrapped.
>
> I would consider selling the Squareback if I could get at least $4,000, but
> I have got no offers. I put in a lot more than that, most of which is
> spares
> and rebuilt transmission and engine. I would clean EVERYTHING out and
> figure
> I could always get back in when I am old and grey... l.o.l.
>
> I have a fantastic charger that has three settings, including a maintenance
> function. The latter is a trickle charge until it reaches the proper
> voltage, then the lights change and the power is take down/off. Very quit
> and a compact unit. It was really inexpensive too! If you want I can see
> about getting its information. I keep it under the Squareback with an
> extension cord to it.
>
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> > Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2012 14:14:55 -0800
> > From: fisherfarms at gmail.com
> > To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> > Subject: Re: [T3] Faulty Fuel Pump
> >
> > As a 'starving student' you can't afford the parts & professional labor
> to
> > work on/own it now. Chirco in AZ could probably get it running for $500,
> > but you don't have a job! No garage is a killer too! Better save your
> > money for your daily driver, which is a Mercedes now? I would sell the VW
> > cheap and buy a better one, when you can afford it. You can store it in
> my
> > field in Harrisburg until you have a job/garage if you really want to
> keep
> > it? ;-)
> >
> I was doing fine this last summer until I was diagnosed with Crohn's and
> had
> a bunch of bills. Also, had to get a temporary wagon (1992 Volvo 245) and
> it
> needs all the springs replaced and the power steering replaced (bought it
> too quickly because of being in a tight spot). Once I sell it, I can
> hopefully be debt free.
>
> Been looking for work, filled out applications, and did have a job
> opertunity, but fell though. Now I might loose my University stipend and
> the
> house, but I don't care. The Almighty is in charge and everything in His
> time. I do have a wagen and family. ;)
>
>
> The house I am at now belongs to my Grandmother. It is bigger than Oma's, a
> palace at 1,250 square feet, three bedrooms and two FULL baths! It has one
> car garage, one car port, and a HUGE backyeard with R.V. access. I own
> three
> cars now, the Squareback which was going to go into the yard, a 1992 Volvo
> 245 which was also going to go in the yard until it is sold, and a 1985
> Mercedes 300TD-T which was going to go in the garage unless I was working
> on
> one of the autos. I was going to get a room mate, but...
>
> Mike, thank you for the offer! I will keep that in mind while things are
> sorted in the next few months.
>
>
> Thank you so much!
> Adriel
>
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