Recent content by BLZEEDUB

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I've heard that air could get in through worn threads on the bleed screw when opening? There seems to be bubbles every few seconds when bleeding." ------------------------; It'd be negligible the air from this but if you want to eliminate it - plumbers tape on the threads - a copper washer on...

Yes header tank n expansion tank the same thing - might be looked at old school lingo now calling it a header tank nowadays sorry

You need the front rad top bleed screw open with it running, n heater on - it's at a higher level than the rear expansion tank.... Start with that ..... You can also use abit of straight sink white waste pipe - 3ft length or as high as ye can get inside the rear of the van to fill n maybe the...

....may have a new home; awaiting collection....

I removed it from a beam which we literally dug out of undergrowth a few years ago - still has drop arm n doesnt look as crusty n fizzled as the ones the heros on the samba rebuild .... Who knows what's inside it but it is FREE - given the price of these it's some sorta starting point /might...

Cool - sent you a message just there - should be up around there within the month - thanks again!

Can I take them? I presume they are early /pre 67 wings /'sloping headlamps' - it's complete a 'wrong'un' look for me a I have a long decklid which looks a similar colour.... Where are you located?

I was under the impression that all European industrial engines were 1600, that only revved till 3600, with the governor.... I thought there's no way they'd keep on the early 1200 with the wibble'wobble crank etc I thought VW would not risk the 1200 in that application for...

Not much of a bargain - a 1k 1200 industrial engine f/s https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/vw-three-cylinder-engine/41620773?modal=gallery

These days you've got to inspect these things carefully n can't take stuff at face value .... On the other hand further investigation might prove the the old saying "sometimes knowledge can be too heavy a burden" 🤪

Wanted -A CT 1600 T25 air-cooled engine - one with missing or cracked heads/head issues, excess endplay/cracked case etc etc or cast off from a diesel conversion might suit. Would consider a Type1/2/3 engine in a similar state. Anything that's stuck/sat around missing ancillaries etc would not...

....even if I had, I could never admit to having shagged a tranny... You might find someone with a bus/bay type2 /early T25 Bus cast off bellhousing, where they've converted to diesel JX/1 y n have no use for the aircooled 4 bolt style bellhousing I've one I'll using myself which I got off a...

I spose the sea air in Achill maybe accelerated it's rust blebs n flattened the paint... Looks like the owner is trying to do right by the car n shift it on to someone who will tackle the body work etc. I couldn't resist the joke given the sellers name, but I do use an old hospital trolly to...

Doctor referral of the patient with the death'foam rear quarter rust.... https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/volkswagen-beetle-1971/41206773 No rooms for any more admissions here; already at full capacity n some of the patients are, actually on trolleys !