Thanks for your input BDriver, but I don’t think the clutch is out of adjustment, I just think the pedal is too far way. I am going to have some engine work done, and will check the adjustment etc. with the car up on the lift, that should be a lot easier than crawling underneath.There is no play in the steering wheel, the steering is pretty…[Read more]

Thanks all, I wasn’t sure of the aspect ratio of the 145’s, but on a
conversion chart I found online, they used to be 82, so the 165 is a
little less than 1 1/2″  taller than the 145, or less than 5/8″ closer
to the fender which I don’t think will bother me but I have to measure
the clearance to the fender to be sure.FYI, here is the data from…[Read more]

I just spoke to my local tire guy that I have been dealing with for years and he said that the 145 SR 15’s would be really difficult to get unless I/he went to a specialty shop. He said the 165/80 15’s will fit, but they may be about 2″ taller than the 145’s and just a tiny bit wider. If that’s the case, the car would sit an inch higher, and I…[Read more]

I’m aware of the DOT date stamp on the sidewall, and those are good links, thanks from me too.My other question was did anybody go to a slightly larger size that will fit the stock VW rims if the 165’s are hard to find locally? Tires can be ordered but usually the shops are a little resistant to mount them if you don’t buy them through the shop. I…[Read more]

Rob and Dave also comment on how difficult it is to get a grip on that forward nut and recommend an S-wrench. They refer to Aircooled.net which has a 90 degree bent 13mm one for $15.95, which is what I spent for the whole set I ordered from Harbor Freight. I’ll let you know how it works when it arrives. Meanwhile I can’t do anything with that…[Read more]

I have a dual port and you can see that the 30 carb base on there now does not match up like the 34 does. It was fitted on, but it’s not the same as the 34. The 34 was the carb that belongs on there.I have tried all kinds of wrenches and I cannot move it even 1/8″, to loosen the nut, as there is no room to swing the wrench unless you remove the…[Read more]

Thanks, I’ll check with the local auto supply store to see what’s available, online probably will be half price the way things are down here. That’ll be one project down, who knows how many more to come.