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Completely refurbished type 1 type 2 engine for sale.Comes with all tinware including nearly new Monsa 4 pipe exhaust , some new and others powder coated and new 200mm clutch. Electronic ignition. Can be heard running as fitted with gearbox bell housing and starter motor . Would prefer buyer to...

55mm 3/4 drive socket. Used once £10

If you can remove fan belt and see if noise is not there. If no noise suspect the problem make be the after market generator pedestal that is fitted. I have come across this problem before where pedestal is not same height as OE pedestal and fan catches fan housing

Having a clear out and have 215mm 4 pin flywheel for sale Ring gear in good condition £45. 10 mile north of Durham or can send by courier at buyers cost

They are square tops fixed with 4 screws. Will take some photos tomorrow and post them

I have a used genuine OE Piersburg fuel pump for sale in good working order,taken off running engine. The markings on pump are VW7 / 0142. I also have a similar pump VW7 / 8234 which is in need of repair that can be repaired or used for spares that will be included FOC. £20 plus p&p. ( about £5...

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Go onto YouTube, There are some good videos of how to rebuild 34pict 3 carb showing where washers go

Unfortunately you can't speak to Heritage direct ,everything is ordered online.Try JustKampers and you and you actually talk to a human being,ha ha.I don't know if you have servo brakes or not as model with servo brakes has vacuum take off.If you get one with this and not needed this can be...

Have built and repaired a lot of engines and have never had a problem fitting 'reproduction' inlet manifolds.Never had to modify. You can't buy original manifolds now they are all reproduction. Over time VW slightly changed design of manifolds hence CA and AQ but they all do the same job. If...

Hi J4yman, I bought a sonic cleaner to do so but before I could use it they were both bought by some one local.

I have 2 genuine complete Solex 34 pict3 carburetors for sale. These carburetors came off running engines.Throttle spindle bushes have been replaced.They have been stored in my workshop for about 15 years so might need a cleanup before installing. Have checked accelerator pump diaphragm and is...

Having replaced the dynamo with alternator on my Karmann Ghia with 34pict 3 carburetor I have followed this item. Firstly I think you are going to have problems removing the dynamo type fuel pump.You might be able to remove by taking off carburetor but is going to be very tight and you might...

Thanks for all the help.Will take a few photos and place an add sometime next week.