No big rush. Like many of our fellow replicants, I’ve relied more on my odometer than on the fuel gauge to know when it’s time to top up. To tell the truth, I don’t even know the reason for the foam, and wonder if my best bet (since the Lafer is not running circle track races) would be to drive until the tank is almost dry and just pull the foam…[Read more]

I typically don’t shift into 4th gear until 45 – 50 mph when I’m out of a lot of traffic.
The major reason for running in 3rd gear at lower speeds(stop and go traffic for instance) is to keep the fan moving at a faster speed to push cooiling air around the cylinders. Also, and maybe in the book (haven’t read it in a while) many aftermarket folks…[Read more]

Thanks Ed. Getting married next Sat. things are getting a little crazy. Lovely Lady (Car) will be a prominent next to THE Lovely Lady and I in our pictures. Looking forward to the Run.
Greg

Hi gang,
I can’t prove a connection. But since I locked the “Other Stuff For Sales” forum, the numebr of spam posts has dropped signifcantly.
I’m still seeing a high volume of spam user ids get regsitered. So I do think blocking that forum has had an efect. Unless you all think we need it reactivated, I’m leaving it locked.
One request for you…[Read more]

Dunno but I know a guy who might. Will Check with him and report

John Muir had his own technique for checking Beetle engine temps. Alas, it’s not in the current editions of “The Volkswagen For The Compleat Idiot”.
It’s a Goldilocks technique.
Drive the car until the engine is up to operating temp.
Put your hand on the dipstick.
If it is comfortable the engine is running cold.
If you can’t touch it, the…[Read more]

I think it’s nice to be able to monitor the temp even and though it may not be absolutely 100% accurate, you can see a trend and be aware of any developing overheating problem.On a VW site online I saw a temporary fix to monitor engine temp and one guy made it a permanent installation, by inserting a wireless remote reading meat thermometer into…[Read more]

I want the 1987 MGTD, I think that they are rare!

 I used a tee fitting where  the oil pressure sender  connects to the engine and connected the pressure sender and the temperature sender to the tee. While I may not be getting an actual sump temp,I now know what the normal guage reading is  and therefore I will know if the temp is getting too hot.

mrlmd,On my Ghia I have an adapter fitting where the oil pressure fitting goes on the side of the engine case. One part of the fitting has the oil pressure sensor and the other end of the adapter has the temp sensor. Oddly enough, the instructions that came with my gauge kit says to install the oil temp sensor in place of the plug for the oil…[Read more]

Yeah, we’re on, Greg. Count on it.

I think the gauge is OK. Just to educate people how this works (google is your friend) – With the ignition key on but engine not running, if I take the wire off the temp sending unit (thermocouple) on the bottom of the oil pan and short it to the block, the gauge reads full scale as it’s supposed to. I have to test the resistance of the sending…[Read more]

Mrlmd I am glad to see you arent having a heat problem and its more likely the sender/gage. That is why I suggested the infrared thermometer. You had said “after driving 5 miles mine says 230 degrees on the gauge” and I would think from a cold start you should be able to drive 5 miles in death valley and not hit 230. The infrared thermometer is a…[Read more]

We have Peter & Paul here, where?s Mary?
I think the entire forum is already the ?central repository? you refer to.
Broad threads that cover too many topics seem to become less useful for people that are looking for help. Just my opinion…one thread that included parts sources, car features, paint, wheels, hub cap ideas?would become unusable.…[Read more]

Paul,
Is there a thread developing here? Add the paint page to these, included the comments on VW wheels and repurposed hubcaps (genius) and we’re on our way to a central repository of sources for parts and features that would make TD replicas look more authentic.
Peter
  

Starting to schedule for Sep. Is the drive in the Brandywine still on? Havent heard much lately.
Greg

Went back to the mechanic who did the engine work, a 10 mile ride, and wouldn’t you know it, the gauge wouldn’t register anything at all on the way over there, but checking the engine case and oil pan at various places with an infrared thermometer read the highest at 194, so it’s not overheating, ambient temp around 80-85 then. Rode home, then…[Read more]

Auction is over. It sold for GBP 7.00 ($11.42 USD).

That web site is awesome.
Home page is: http://www.mgcars.org.uk/mgtd/index.html
I’ve lost a lot of time reading through their content!
 

 Allen, Just like Paul said! I forgot about the back of the seat and the floor and rear panel . Black carpet is what works best in those areas.