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type three questions
horro - June 17th, 2014 at 09:48 PM

My gearbox is playing up.....it slips out of reverse.
What does this mean ???:fakesniff:


horro - June 17th, 2014 at 09:52 PM

Where is the best place to source standard wheels for a 1973 Type 3 Squareback.....I bought mine with mags, I would rather stock !!!....???
Any info would be appreciated!


horro - June 17th, 2014 at 09:53 PM

I love the sound of my VW !!!


empi - June 18th, 2014 at 01:45 PM

Fill ya gear box up with oil and see if that helps, i could just be an old worn box also, where are you?


BBrackley - October 2nd, 2014 at 10:42 AM

Need a vacum modulator for a type 3 auto can any one help


grumble - October 2nd, 2014 at 09:52 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by horro
Where is the best place to source standard wheels for a 1973 Type 3 Squareback.....I bought mine with mags, I would rather stock !!!....???
Any info would be appreciated!

I have a few sets of std wheels in Taree,they will need a sandblast and repaint.PM if interested
As for your gearbox jumping out of reverse it could be a worn bus,adjustment of the lever or wer inside the box,it is very hard to diagnose without seeing the unit and trying the easy options first.


binner - February 2nd, 2015 at 07:10 PM

How do dudes convert rear drum bakes to disc on >70 and above type 3's. are there units out there or are we fabricating to fit?

Cheers in advance

Binner


vlad01 - February 10th, 2015 at 12:11 PM

few kits out there for rear disk for type 3.

ISP billet hubs and 914 brakes.

VWCOOL type 3 specific skyline brake kit.

subarugears has a rear kit ready or near ready for sale?


binner - February 15th, 2015 at 06:42 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by vlad01
few kits out there for rear disk for type 3.

ISP billet hubs and 914 brakes.

VWCOOL type 3 specific skyline brake kit.

subarugears has a rear kit ready or near ready for sale?


Thanks for the info cob.....
Looking into it,,,,


vw54 - February 15th, 2015 at 11:19 AM

horro

where are you located might help