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The Classic Marque

I looked through the archives for the VW part number to buy a better quality item. On ebay there were many sellers so I chose one of them. Not the cheapest, not the dearest but it was claimed to be from Bosch. I paid £15 quid for it. Job done? Nope.

I fitted it for Alan Ansteads DAKS tour in June 2019. It was working in the UK but by the time I was in France it had ceased to function. I'm r...

On a 1500 the checkstrap hole is considerably strengthened with the additional chassis member.

On a pre-1500 it's different and doesn't look strong enough especially if the shocker bottoms out in compression due to lack of stroke. Also, pre-1500s have a lower ride height.

What strengthening is recommended in this area for pre-1500s?

Also, why did SPAX develop the conver...

With reference to the following picture could someone with a Frogeye run your hand down the rear (.....) downwards from where my hand is and see if you can detect a definite change in the curve please. Mine does have this on both sides. Also, as you move downwards, is the curve smooth to the bottom or does it "ridge" a little. I've previously welded in a lower repair piece (the letter box cutou...

My 55 TFs crank was black, (what paint was on it), and the brass handle was dirty green from age, it appeared to have never been painted. Then again, who knows for sure, I just polished it up. PJ

I thought the valves were to prevent running on when the ignition was switched off. Some car had a solenoid air valve in the inlet manifold to do the same.
Ray

One thing you can probably be sure of is that it was not polished and lacquered brass....

Nigel,
Yes, I think it did improve for the front. The noise is definitively less loud....but still present.

For the "spring" noise, no difference... It is a really annoying noise that I get at every small bump/road coupling, coming from somewhere right side.

I plan to do my first ever "Classic Rally" in 10 days, so I want to hear only (ok, mainly) the engine and the voice of my co...

I was also wondering.... :)

- What do you do of the different "metal plates" you disassemble when they have some "surface rust" on them ?
It is kind of painful to sand and paint as I sand by hand...Even if I guess it is the most efficient solution, is their any alternative ?
I have read that some people "spray product" everywhere under their car once a year....

Small wonder :<...

I ordered new bushes ! From autobush !

Before ordering all the other parts, I would like to disassemble the 2 leaf springs and check how bad (or not) they really are.

Stupid question : can I disassemble the spring leafs one by one (read a lot on the archives for the procedure), and then leave the car on the 2 jacks (which will be in front of the front leaf spring support) ? I don't n...

Looks like I have opened up a wee can of worms, GREAT!

My TF is an absolutely typical Haggerty condition 2 car. It was thoroughly restored five years ago and was then probably one of the best in the world. Since then I have done several thousand miles. The first few hundred were problematical and I had to be pushed or towed home a few times but eventually all the niggles were sorted and t...