Hey all!

I'm currently in the process of looking at a Type 3 Squareback from 1969, it's an automatic and white.

I'm going to take a look at it tomorrow morning, but want to know where to look for rust and what not? What is the most common issues with the automatics? What about the interior?

I just want to make sure I know what to look for tomorrow morning...

did you find your perents old one???

Nah, found one very similar though, Mum and Dad's old one will be found and will be bought later on.
I just need to find something I can get to and from work, and it looks like I found one around the corner!

Just need some information on what to look for when it comes to inspecting one.

Top of front guards, sills, floor pan, roof gutters, rear guard (all lower parts of the panel)

Thanks man! Will check it out...

Is there more to go wrong with an automatic?

I was told a general tip.... if you bring a magnet with you... Even a fridge magnet and see where it sticks and doesn't stick, you can tell where and what is full of bog or metal in the high prone areas.

take it for a spin but a decent one, if it changes gears nicely i dont see a problem, had no problems with my auto

Thanks guys, will report back later today with my findings!

Just quickly though,
I've got dual 40 kadrons that were going to go on my Type 1 1600, are they an easy install on a Type 3 and do they fit?

Thanks again!

no!

Ah, damn, I didn't think so!

I might have to put them up in the for sale section then!
Along with the engine...

Hey guys! Got some more questions for you!

The car I'm buying, herein known as Grettle, is an automatic and has been garaged for two years.
Besides the obvious, when it comes to an automatic transmission, what needs to be done when it comes to fluids?

Is the trans and diff still one unit?
What grade/band should I be using when it comes to the transmission fluid?

Thanks guys!

my vw mech takes care of my fluids but the filler for the trans is a tube in the engine bay, ill check what the fluid is i use tomorrow for you

Awesome, thanks man!

So keen to get this, she'll be epic when it's done and running great.
Got a sun visor already lined up and trying to source a roof rack

PM sent

PM replied to mate!

Going to test drive the Type 3 tonight. So excited!

hey man good luck with the inspection...hope its a good one


if by any chance you don't gfo ahead with the purchase could you please let me know...?

I know someone looking for an auto wagon...

well.................

Fell through.

type3disease, if you want details, I can pm?

just send them thru to him mate as he has been looking for a little, his living on an island so not too sure how often he gets on so just send them thru

this ones stunning

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/110844332372?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=...

"Selling due to the Mrs finding out about my car collection and her not being very happy about it."

Scott who? your a bad man Scott

sent you a pm re details... would be interested in nay info you have, cheers Ben

Sorry guys!

Unfortunately I won't be entering it just yet, I've got to get Zelda up and running and drive her around for now.
But if I found the right car, her name is called Heidi and she's a Type 3 late model Squareback, I'd jump at it.

type3disease,
From what I've heard he's actually sold the car. It was a white automatics late model square, had no floor pan rust but a few bubbles here and there on the body. The interior was pretty gross and lots of bits missing from the dash as well. Wouldn't change up to third either. Oh, and the front bonnet wouldn't open either, latch had snapped off.

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Originally posted by Bizarre "Selling due to the Mrs finding out about my car collection and her not being very happy about it."

so no coming to the dark side..........................superior model over here on the dark side, sell the beetle and buy a type 3 you will never turn back

Aha no coming to the dark side just yet, like I said, if the right one comes up for sale I'll be jumping on it.

But for now, Zelda will be put back on the road and will drive her around for the time being.

once here it takes ahold