I like Lubriplate’s “suggested procedure” to “…apply LUBRIPLATE No. 105 as a light coating by means of a brush or swab or by spraying to all moving parts of the engine.”
I believe it should go on to say, “You VW guys should ignore all that brushing and swabbing crap and just squeeze as much as you can into your steering box.”

Congrats to you both! And, as the father of a former marching band daughter, it’s nice to know that we have something else in common besides being TD replica drivers. (No comment on football, though.)

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Rocky,
I replaced the steering box in my 74 Ghia. Came with instructions to add Lubriplate 105. I also use lubriplate when I assemble my engines. The extreem heat of the engine oil will disolve the lubriplate which is what you want in an engine but works really well and doesn’t melt or liquify in the steering box. 90 wt oil is used for the…[Read more]

 Congratulations Paul!!! This accomplishment deserves recognition. We all know you as a TD Replica person , now we know you as a father of a daughter who is making something good out of her life. Larry Murphy40833.4143634259

My little girl will be off to college by then…no more chasing the marching band around NJ in the fall.
I WILL miss that!
But more weekends will be free!PMOSSBERG40833.3879398148

Found this on a UK VW forum:
Question: Just had my 63 beetle steering box rebuilt and was wondering if it is supposed to be lubed with grease or oil?Some research says EP oil (like a gearbox) and others say grease it. It did have a very heavy grade of grease inside it (but im not sure this is correct).
Response: The box changed just before the…[Read more]

BDriver, The 69 vw steering box is not sealed tightly enough for a light weight oil like 90w.  Here’s a view of the seal on the bottom, which will not hold anything in a fluid form without leaking.Here are the gears in the box.  As you can see they are fairly large worm gears and simple bearing grease doesn’t “feel” like it provides sufficient f…[Read more]

 
Grease? Every steering box I owned called for Hypoid 90 gear lube. Did VW make a late model steering box that called for grease?

Ripoffs?

Ooh, sorry for the oversize snaps.Mark: painted desert run! dead of winter! Or Flagstaff-Sedona-Winslow through Sitgreaves and Tonto National Forests. Just a thought.Paul: Yes. We missed you. Next year’s Pumpkin Run will be the fifth annual & they’re talking about a blowout.

Most folks favor the front engine cars as more authentic than the VWs. You’ll see ads for front engine cars that say “no VW stuff here,” etc. The cars seem to command a $1,000-$2,000 premium over the rear engine models. I believe the Ford powered ones are more versatile than the Chevettes, for those of the hot rod persuasion. That said, as a VW…[Read more]

Ok Allen…do NOT get me started on the Giants name!
At least there is a long history that can be used to justify retaining the NY name. But I’m one of those that think the NY should be dropped.

Congrats to you, Paul, and to her too. Hope she’s having fun.

My buttons would be busting off my vest if I was you.  Nice work Dad

Excellent photos and I know your a proud dad. She’s doing great for herself as well. Only question is why are they called the NY Giants when they play in NJ? Shouldn’t they be the NJ Giants? I’m just sayin….

Congratulations to a proud father and a wonderful daughter.  Marching band rules!

As they say…see you next year! I hope!

MR600 is about the same height as the MG style dash mirror. And it fits mine fine.Re the Cobra comment: This is the style of mirror used on Cobras, and I am sure other cars. If you wander around Finish Line’s website you will see they are predominantly a Cobra parts supplier.

A tough decision to make. 88 Vettes are really under appreciated. Tough to sell for a decent price even in vg condition. Probably won’t rise in price much either. That’s one of the reasons I’m looking to trade. The MG’s look like fun cars to drive around in.Are the Chevette or Pinto engined ones more favorable than the VW’s?Here’s the description…[Read more]