what to look for when buying?

donovan Seriously Crusin Dubber

136 posts · joined Apr 2009 · 7 Apr 2009, 4:13 pm

#705712

I'm new to the world of type 3's and and will be looking at a 1972 squareback on the weekend.I would appreciate any tips on what to look out for and where problems might be hidden.
thanks don

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 7 Apr 2009, 4:38 pm

#705717

rust

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

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h fractals - an ever changing lifestyle

7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 7 Apr 2009, 5:13 pm

#705734

vw54 wrote:rust

yep bout sums it up

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Klaus Custom Title Time!

1,439 posts · joined Aug 2004 · 7 Apr 2009, 6:08 pm

#705747

couple of spots where they go

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colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 7 Apr 2009, 7:40 pm

#705773

check that it starts...... hahah

there is actually a good guide in the john muir compleat idiots guide to keeping your volkswagen alive. 🙂

donovan Seriously Crusin Dubber

136 posts · joined Apr 2009 · 8 Apr 2009, 6:31 am

#705858

thanks, I will consult the bible and look for .... rust. Hope to have some pics of my own soon, with a bit less ... rust

Type3Sicko Wolfsburg Wizard

596 posts · joined Dec 2006 · 8 Apr 2009, 8:28 am

#705872

Take a good strong magnet(a bit of felt glued or taped to it will prevent paint being scratched) with you, a flashlight and be particular to lift carpets and check battery tray, wheel arches,jacking points, spare wheel well, all rubbers to see if they sit flush and aren't hiding rust. should take 20 mins to check it over thouroughly, don't forget to listen for grinding and growling from g'box, steering play when stationery and on the road, does it blow smoke when starting, backing off down a hill? have a look at the fuel in fuel filter...cruddy and dirty? The dip stick should NOT have burnt oil on it, have a gander at the pedal assembly, easy enough to undo a couple of scews to lift plate off...rust loves to live in there. Let us know how you go...oh yeah...engine mounts and shock towers, hide rust as well...good luck!

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VeeDubua Learner Dubber

14 posts · joined Apr 2009 · 13 Apr 2009, 10:04 pm

#706747

very interesting, thanks for the tips.

davemaleny Casual Dubber

40 posts · joined Jun 2007 · 20 Apr 2009, 10:03 pm

#708090

On a type 3 that looks rust free I always look first at: top front quarters, door sills, lower rear quarters, rear internal drains (either side of engine bay where the rear window vents drain to) and last but not least floor pan (battery bat and frontof door/fire wall area). Good luck ??
Ps claus - that is some nice rust there.