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Want to reply to myself in case it helps anyone in the future.

The seal needs to be the right size: 36x60x9.5 worked much easier than the other larger types I tried.

Anything large enough to encompass the seals diameter will work to hammer on. I used a spool of soldering wire, but even a specific seal drivers can be bought at Harbor Freight for around 30 dollars.

[Stefan]

Wires running from the ignition switch to other parts?

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I went with the 4 tip that you suggested, I am very happy with it. I think it delivers a good sound for a pretty cheap price. I showed the old man and he really likes it.

Getting those heater boxes out was tough with the way that the engine and the extra framing sits in my car, I decided to go with the unsafe and risky method of using a sawzaw to cut them out. Ironic for someone who works in health and safety between semesters…

[Stefan]

Have you thought about getting a hard start relay? They are really easy to install and they are like 15 bucks.

[Stefan]

I may be able to help with your VW carb. What Carb are you running?

For your horn:

Does it work aleady?

If your isolated horn already works, it may be as simple as changing the routing of your wires to go up the steering shaft. If you take off your steering wheel, you should see exactly how the wires go from the shaft up through the steering adapter and to the horn button.

I had just completed this last weekend, and thats all I had done. Just reroute the wires. If its more complicated than that for your car, there a few yt videos about VW horn wiring and troubleshooting 🙂

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[Stefan]

Howdy!

Thanks for the suggestion, will look into it.

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[Stefan]

Thank you for your suggestion! I found a video and think that it sounds good + its affordable for a college guy.

How was the sound?  Could you describe it as you remember? I had a hard time finding a lot of videos on yt of this specific exhaust

Was it really loud, too loud to enjoy the ride?

Thanks,
-S

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Read your article that you linked. It was a good read. I think that I will do the same

[Stefan]

Just so happened to come across this post. I knew i recognized this specific car and then I remembered that it is for sale near where I live. I was looking into trying to purchase it before I found a better deal. Anyways, here is the link https://www.facebook.com/share/xvrzWM6oc5Nd7qAk/?mibextid=79PoIi

[Stefan]

Was showed this site by someone else on the form, they have a bunch of replacement parts:

https://mgmagicclassicmotorparts.com/interior/?page=7

I am not sure if they have a speedometer for the mg replica specifically, but it may be worth a check to see if the ones they have are the right size.

 

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thanks, was able to figure out I have a 66 and not a 73 as I was told by the seller. Glad I found out before I bought a new carb, going to be buying the EMPI 30PICT-1 Carburetor 

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I have heard of Volkzbitz frequently on forums, but he is too pricey for me right now.  I will certainly check out CIP 1 before I buy, thanks 🙂

[Stefan]

Thanks! Once I figure out what year beetle I have, then I will make sure to buy it.

[Stefan]

I think that I am probably leaning towards buying a new carb and installing it. The ultrasonic cleaner is about $90 at harbor freight, plus the cost of the cleaning solution and compressed air. Although, I am curious at the frequency that I would have to clean the new one. I am assuming that I would end up buying all that stuff eventually to do that anyways. Regardless, I think that it may be better to get a nice new one that I know how its been maintained. Any recommendations on brands for the carb (preferably the best bang for the buck kind of deal, I am a college student on a budget)?

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