That screen for the fan shroud looks like a really good idea to keep stuff like leaves or bags from being sucked up into the fan. It’s easier than putting a screen in front of the engine over that opening but that’s another option. I’ll be getting the laser thermometer tomorrow and check on what my temp really is, then maybe a replacement oil temp…[Read more]

I went for a ride again today about 15-20 miles, 95 outside temp, and my dash gauge (from Classic Instruments) after about 5 miles into the ride when the engine warmed up, went over the 230 mark, maybe to 240-250.  I tested the resistance of the thermistor temp probe in the oil relief plug hole when I got home, and it read about 220 ohms. I get…[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 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]

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]

Interesting, I have spoken to Hagerty, AmericanCollectors (classicins), and Classic Auto Ins., and none of them will insure a car in Florida unless it is kept in a locked 4 wall garage or storage facility. Anpac doesn’t insure any of these in Florida, ie, is “not available”. My house is up on pilings as per the building code where I live, and…[Read more]

I saw that, thanks, just wondered what others are running.

OK, back real quick, it’s all fixed. A switched hot lead goes to the indicator bulb and the D+ wire from the alternator to the other lead on the bulb.The light goes on with the key in the Accessory or On position, goes off after the engine starts indicating that the alternator is charging the battery. The alternator puts out 14 V (battery was…[Read more]

Thanks. I wished my car looked anything as orderly as that, but it is just as confusing to trace wires. I also don’t know for sure what year my engine is, all I know it’s probably mid 70’s. I don’t have a separate voltage regulator, it’s integral in the alternator.The best help from on there was looking at a Baja Bug wiring, which is probably much…[Read more]

Shell Point Florida, in the town of Crawfordville, 40 miles south of Tallahasse, right on the beach of the Gulf of Mexico. There’s usually a gentle seabreeze during the day right by the water, but go inland 100′ and it’s 95-100 degrees. And lots of bugs – noseeums now, very annoying.BDriver, thanks for the advice.Anybody using synthetic oil in…[Read more]

That’s a nice looking car.

Amazing – their quote for a $7000 stated value and 50 mile towing is just about the same as Geico covering me for liability only!As soon as I get my car back from the engine rebuild to be finished today, I’m going to make the switch. Thanks for that one.

I have 2 cars insured with Geico and they also told me they won’t insure my car for anything other than my liability if I get into an accident. Not even the mechanical breakdown/towing insurance that’s on the other cars.I have to find another company that will insure the car for theft/vandalism and collision insurance also, like on the other…[Read more]

That console looks great. Do you know what VW or year it came out of?These would be even better if there was some sort of locking compartment to keep prying eyes out.

Thanks. I was going to call them one of these days.That 131 cap is also $3.50 cheaper for each one, but don’t you know it, they’re out of stock now, backorder only. So, if they fit my wheels, I hope they’ll get more in eventually when I want to buy them.Buying a set of those is still cheaper than getting a fabric cover to put over my spare on…[Read more]

I saw that ad on craigslist maybe 2 months ago when I was looking for a car, and it has been on eBay for a few weeks. He’s getting divorced and says he can’t put the wife up for sale, but maybe she’s less expensive or easier to sell than the car, and then he could keep the MG.

I’ve been looking for those or similar for a while. I now have 4 wire wheel steel hubcap covers for my car, the PO “lost” one on the road, and you can’t buy just one, you need to buy 4 or 5 in a set.My car has the VW 15″ wheels with the round holes in them. but how do you know what years they are from? Aren’t they all the same? Airheadparts.com…[Read more]

Nice drawing, explains it well, even to dummies. Like they say, a picture is worth 1000 words.

The seats on my car (Fiberfab ?) are fixed with a fiberglass seat pan or support fixed to the floor with the seat hinged at the front to make a small storage area underneath. I suppose that could be modified to install a sliding seat but I really don’t want to get any closer to the steering wheel.I may be able to adjust the clutch pedal for less…[Read more]

The pedals are at the same height. Everything moves and feels normal, I will clean everything, etc. The problem is the way these cars are built using the VW pan, the pedal assembly is much further away, the seat is farther back, the windshield and steering wheel are farther back, than in a stock VW, so the pedals are farther to reach. If I was 6’…[Read more]