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    What part of the track rod is this?

    Think China imports!
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    Newbie

    Will have rust etc but check chassis rails and get someone with experience to look it over. No MOT or road tax needed when you do a declaration. My 75 was like this when I got it and spent years re panelling properly. This is to let you see what can be done to get it back to new but also let...
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    Fuel Pump

    Yes get an electric fuel pump. Ignition on, fuel pumps immediately and therefore does not depend on engine turning to give fuel to carb. I use Facet made in USA. Do not buy China junk which is from C&C. For another 20 quid a quality Facet pump it is worth it.
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    Engine on 79 T2 seems to have seized

    Check that your alternator/dynamo is not seized. Did you take off belt and check?
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    Missing thermostat and flaps.

    You don't need flaps or stat. I have a Porsche 912 in a Beetle and a T2 without flaps for years and never had a problem. You are unlikely to be using your car when it is minus 5 or 10? That is when they would be needed.
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    Adjusting 34PICT-3 help please

    Check your connection to the fuel cut off sov on left of carb is not loose and intermittently giving you fuel starvation. Iv seen that happen. final check would be the fuel pump. Check by disconnecting pipe to carb and get someone to turn over engine. Put pipe into a can and see if there is a...
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    Adjusting 34PICT-3 help please

    If your car has been sitting for a while and has been unused strip carb down and check all the jets for any blockages. Also see if there is any corrosion (white/grey deposits) in any of the jet chambers. This is caused by fuel and moisture reacting with the body of the carb especially if it is...
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    Front beam from 68, free if donate to su2c

    Hi Just found your location. what would you consider a worthwhile donation? LC
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    Front beam from 68, free if donate to su2c

    Hi I live in Kent . What is your location. L C
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