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I personally have only used the three finger since they were available to me so I can not comment on differences other than cost.
The three finger is a few tenths lighter, but the machine...

Sachs-Amortex disc ( Brazilian) is what most use. Valeo is a lesser version and seems to have been OK in the past.

Pressure plates: I have both the three finger Brazilian and German Sachs...

Does anyone know someone connected in any way to Mission Race Cars?

The FST site has an orange car #2 with what I believe is www.MissionRacCars.com but I can not connect to that site.
I have an...

If the axle nut came loose WITH the cotter pin installed, then I would look at the splines on the drum. If they are worn, then the drum moves around enough to indicate a loose nut ( finger tight) -...

Glenn:

Spoke with Wayne yesterday and he does not have any gauges left. He said he had some miscellaneous parts but that is it. He does not plan to make any . As people pointed out, there are...

Glenn:

Have e-mailed Wayne to see if he might have any gauges left.

Last we spoke about these he quit making them as there was no demand.

Dietmar

For clarification, the carb in STOCK orientation with the bowl to the rear, the cable comes from the rear- many times through a fan shroud.
If the carb is reversed with the bowl to the front, then...

I am not at all familiar with disc brakes, but on a stock application, there were two styles of caps. One had a lip all the way around on the Ball joint front ends. Large channel locks took care of...

Camber Compensator can be found at JBugs.com, Appletree.com, or look up Empi Camber Compensator.
Also, just Google: VW type 1 camber compensator and lots of pics will show up.

As for the z bar,...

Think I HEARD ( so do not quote me), Royale Race Cars acquired interest in Roxanne.


Dietmar
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and slingers (I have the old style)

Not sure which SLINGERS ( plural) you have . The older version of the bearing cover has an open face- no slinger. The newer style (66-68 or 69) has a closed...

It is quite possible that the former owner used a "long axle tube" because they are cheaper and easier to find, removed the end casting, replaced the end casting with a "short axle tube casting" as...

VW has a spec for the distance from the pressure plate mating surface to the bottom of the flywheel. If that distance is "exceeded"- too little, then the face of the flywheel has to be surfaced.
...

John:
Need a bit more info.
As I understand it, as explained to me by the shop that does my balancing...if the individual components are balance separately and then as a unit, any part can be...

You are welcome. Glad I could answer your question.

I would go ahead and surface it, knowing that it is underweight ( or not) and when the engine is rebuilt, get a legal flywheel. I have seen some...

First, I HOPE that you marked the location of the flywheel to the crank. It needs to go back in the same location ( most of the time).
Second, the end play, just like the input shaft (mentioned...

The seal is easy to remove, more difficult to press in. Helps if you use a tube the size of the seal.

If the seal is destroyed, it will allow for more "wiggle" giving the impression that something...

Might I ask what you mean by ...input bearing?
The input SHAFT does not have a bearing until it reaches the main shaft .

If you are referring to the "loose" input shaft and the seal at the end...

Biggest difference is the price. There are some German three fingers available but most are Amortex ( Sachs) from Brazil. The diaphragm seems to be better balanced and is bit cheaper. Stay away...

Send an e-mail directly to me and I will forward your address to him.
Dietmar
fvraceri@cox.net

One option might be to go to a 5 row -Type 1 cooler.
The Type 1 cooler is similar to the one pictured- just 1" narrower.

Dietmar
Quixote Racing

Matt:
Might I then suggest using the stock coupler without the donut. Bolt the two pieces together and put your universal on the steering shaft. That way you have multiple options .
Dietmar

Matt:
The TRW box has 63 splines as does the stock coupler

Dietmar
Quixote Racing

Brian:
I have always looked at the space ( distance) between the backing plate and the drum. You can use a screwdriver to pry between the backing plate and the drum for minor bends.

As for new,...

Typically the vent line will run down the left side of the roll bar ( driver's left) and below the frame.

Looking at the rear suspension, there is a suspension piece missing- a cross link...

Gary:

If it is a stock 28pci threaded top, then the stock fittings and pipe can be bent to just about any shape.

Have several lengths in stock including new copper tubing
Dietmar...

Spindles are plentiful- the carriers by themselves are getting harder to find as the offroad guys weld on them.

Spindle /carrier sets are available for a reasonable price

Dietmar...

Dan:
There are two "styles" of pressure plates. The old is referred to as a three finger and the newer style is a diaphragm. Both work equally as well.
I would suggest the Sachs/ Amortex brand...

You still will need to count the teeth on the ring gear ( under the center drain plug) to determine short or long.
And , as an afterthought, the numbers that you provided do not match anything that...

Steve:
I think the question is more ...how do I fill the space created when 1 or more leafs ( leaves) are removed from the spring pack. Yes, this question was answered ( by me) on 5/9/19

DD:
You...

Turn the trans upside down, remove the two drain plugs.
Use either paint of a marker to mark one tooth and then count the teeth on the ring gear. On the nose cone end, count the teeth on 3 and 4....

This subject was discussed ad nauseam by the "unofficial" ad hoc committee a few years ago. The question was whether polishing meant "removal of material" which is not a specified modification in the...

From the GCR:...no other modification of the wheel spindle is permitted.

Further: non VW replacement spindles shall maintain the same geometric relationship between the spindle and the king pin...

Not that it matters, but 67 Type 1 had 5 bolt wheels.
4 bolt started in 68

Dietmar
Quixoteracing.com

Going to add a few more...
Adams
BRD
Bandito out of Crestine, Ca
RCA from Azusa, Ca
McKnight out of San Diego
Lily


I'm sure there are many more.

I have 4 CNC left in stock

Dietmar
Quixoteracing.com

Correct on the id of the car.
The Lily ( one L) #55 was featured in the 1974 May/June edition of Dune Buggies and Hot VW magazine.

Someone contacted me years ago about the car. I sent some pics...

Definitely a McKnight according to the builder.
Sold as a Bandito or FiberKit.

Dietmar

I too think it is a McKnight.
Sent John ( McKnight) an e-mail regarding the car.
Will post what I find out.

Dietmar
Quixote Racing

VW had two standard marks on their dip stick. From the bottom, the second mark up) is where you want the oil level at idle. One can add a third mark FROM THE BOTTOM at just shy of 2". That would be...

Unless someone drilled out the threads on the top of the beam, they are 10mm. Problem solved (on top)

Bottom: I would remove the rubber completely, make an insert that fits the damper, drill for...

Now is the time to dye check the spindles with the spacer removed.
Just a thought.

Dietmar
www.quixoteracing.com

Garry
Not sure what 6 degrees equates to as I am nowhere near a car for the next 2 days.
The axle tube should be able to move freely from the top of the differential side plate to the bottom of the...

My 1992 GCR says NO to adjusters. My 1998 GCR says YES to adjusters. Somewhere in between is the first time they were allowed. Best I could do.
As for the video and how the springs are bent- not...

Not sure of the part number but I have the item you are looking for.
I assume that since the bearing is missing that you might also need the two C lips that hold it in place.

Dietmar...

Mel:
We ALL started somewhere.
We'll talk later.

Dietmar

Rapido:
J'ai un client en Belgique avec lequel vous pouvez discuter de FV. Envoyez moi un e-mail et je vous donnerai son adresse. Un peu plus pres de chez vous.

I have a customer in Belgium...

Greyhound!
Cheapest method I have found.
Dietmar

Matt:

Happy to discuss your needs whenever you wish.
Here from 9 to 9 Pac time today.

As for your initial question, the Sachs number is 111 141 031EBR. and they are in stock.
There is also a...

After looking at the site _Rimco-Fat Performance and the picture( does not show 77's but 94"s) I would guess that they are AA pistons. The one barrel that is turned over shows little to no area...