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Mon Jan 12, 2009 9:00 pm

Nagem wrote: Hey guy, Im a complete noob to all this stuff. I just bought my first VW. Its a 1970 manual squareback. I was reading about the locking gas door and im curious, how do you unlock it? This might be a dumb question but i appreciate the help.

On the right, under the dash. Here is the manual, which is useful even before buying: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/aug69type3.php

Mon Jan 12, 2009 9:17 pm

That helps out a lot. Thanks so much

Fri Jul 31, 2009 6:20 pm

Quote: S models had automatic seat back release when front doors open

my 67 1600TL fastback has this aswell though im not sure if its a retro fit

Fri Nov 27, 2009 5:49 am

I worked with VW back in the late 60s early70s , I spent a lot of time tuning the twin carburettor setup on the Type 3s.

I still have the special tools as supplied to VW main dealers by VW.

This tool set consisted of a vacuum device --it was simply held on top of each carburettor -with the air cleaner removed & you could observe a small piston which rose & fell with carb intake/engine speed.

This device was adjustable to "balance" to moving piston --

The device was moved from one carburettor to the other to see the difference in air volume being inducted to the mixture intake via the carburettor.

There was a throttle position holding device & a link rod measuring device

To balance the carburettors you disconnected the throttle linkage so that both carbs were independent-- Each carb was set up independently for the same vacuum reading --this took a bit of time as idle screw--air mixture adjustmentscred etc had to be adjusted per side.

The engine should be at normal working temperature before any adjustment begins & valve clearences set correctly( done cold) also ignition timing set. before carb work begins.

Once carbs are working in the same balance configuration the throttle linkage is replaced & the connecting rods may have to be adjusted so as not to change the throttle settings on the carbs( retaining their balance)

Some small amount of play is necessary so that the throttle pedal & thus cable from this pedal to the throttle linkage has some slack--otherwise tickover may be erratic.

The electric choke elements often gave trouble--the chokes shoul be completely OFF when doing the adjustments--one reason they may not be off is a faulty electric choke element-

The choke elements are also fully adjustable so that they are ON when cold & OFF when hot.

There are accelerator valves & enrichment devices fitted to some types of carburettors ;these too can go faulty--should be checked.

I dont remember everything now but some of the above may help

M Higgins Ireland
PS IM looking for a Service Manual for any Type 3 but preferably a VW1500S

Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:17 am

Welcome mhiggins. We Need more Irish Here! www.books4cars.com has 500+ listings for new/used VW Manuals and should have what you're looking for!

Fri Nov 27, 2009 12:52 pm

Welcome.

The 1961-1967 Type 3 Workshop Manual was reprinted a few years ago.
Check with >Type3Detectives< in England for a copy.
They'll probably either have a copy for sale, or be able to tell you where to find one.

Mon Jun 07, 2010 2:26 pm

http://www.bentleypublishers.com/isbn/9780837611921/index.html

Wed Jun 09, 2010 2:33 pm

Thanks for the various replies & tips --I now have a full set of Type 3 Manuals& more , I also have 4 type 3s one as it left the showroom new.
have 2 x fastbacks will sell off one.

Recently I got a 2100CC Type 3 engine & matching Transmission--Im thinking of installing it in my Variant or Squareback as this vehicle has a lot of brake suspension & steering upgrades already.

The engine has a lot of nice work done & should be good.

I have also a 1955 oval Beetle, a 1960 beetle & a new 2005 Mexican beetle all in great order.

Looking for ideas on a rebuild of my Porsche 356 C 1600 engine--also have 26 Porsche tractors in captivity & 4 x 911 = 2 993 1 996 aerokit cup C4- 1 997 C4S X51

Michael Galway Ireland

Wed May 04, 2011 4:17 pm

I am wondering when the Fastbacks started having the ugly air vents on either side of the rear window? My March 1970 Fastback doesn't have them.

Also, the same car has the older interior (including old style dash pad). Just curious; trying to figure out how many months they made my car the way that they did, so I can figure out how many are exactly like mine:) Thanks for any and all replies.

Wed May 04, 2011 5:56 pm

beauhawk wrote: I am wondering when the Fastbacks started having the ugly air vents on either side of the rear window? My March 1970 Fastback doesn't have them.

Also, the same car has the older interior (including old style dash pad). Just curious; trying to figure out how many months they made my car the way that they did, so I can figure out how many are exactly like mine:) Thanks for any and all replies.

My wife's June of 70 built Fastback is exactly like yours. 70 was kind of a 1 year only car, in that it had the late style wiper arms (with nuts to achor them to the shafts), that parked on the left (71 to 73 parked on the right), late style nose, early style interior (ours has the wide head rests), no fresh air fan or that style of box (uses 2 boxes) without the hump inside the trunk, has the older 2 rod torsion bar spring set up for the front hood, and the large tail lights and big "armco" style bumpers. However, these are all the cool things that make it special. 8)

August of 70 (start of the 71 model year) started the "ugly" vents in the rear posts (for all models), as that was part of the fresh air system. VW also eliminated the pop out windows in August of 70, as they were no longer needed. That change also brought the hump in the front trunk back wall, the 2 springs alongside the inner fenders for the hood, and the single air box with fresh air fan, and a change to wiper transmission. It also was the first year for the "new" dash pad with seperate speaker grill, the 2 vents in the dash, along with a new ash tray, smaller headrests on the front seats, and the last year for both the 2 spoke steering wheel and the wiper switch on the dash. I hope this helps.

Thu May 05, 2011 4:35 pm

Thanks for that bit of history; I never knew. I wonder how many Fastbacks are actually out there like ours. Cheers.

Once I finally get some money rolling in, I'll get to work on my car, which is actually a really great car to start with; not much rust at all (was my daily driver from 1990 to 2001 when the engine started leaking something fierce). Have about $2,000 in new parts just sitting in the car, which is sitting in the driveway. I even took a bunch of welding classes so that I can do all of the bodywork myself:)

Tue May 17, 2011 1:39 pm

Adriel Rowley wrote: vedubs4u wrote: i have a 70 squareback aoutomatic.
is this the first year they made these?
it runs great ,shifts good.
is it normal to have to have to start it in nutural? , it will not start i park.
i am getting exaust fumes inside the car, is there something i can check?

thank you for any information you can provide.
mark

Yes, they all start in Neutral. 1968 was the first year.

Exhaust fumes, check your heating system. What exhaust do you have? I have a 69 square, auto. It does start in park. Possibility that your shifter linkage is slightly out of adjustment. !)

Tue May 17, 2011 1:50 pm

My '69 FI/AT square will Not start in park.

Mon Feb 13, 2012 12:13 am

no up to 71 i think they Only start in N
if you take the cover off you will see the connection block..usually white
the P is a Parking lock

I Get it tho ...kinda
if it started in Park then you would have to go thru R then N to D
Starting in N means its only 1 movement to R or D

if your 69 starts in park i wonder if something was changed or out of wack...

just my 2 cents

Thu Jul 12, 2012 2:09 pm

I am changing my 72 square from FI to dual carbs. I have balanced the intake manifolds to get vaccum for the tranny. I have a kickdown switch mounted. What is the voltage that goes to the switch, to the kickdown solinoid on the tranny? Wondering if it is 12 volts, or some other voltage that might have come from the FI computer. Thanks for the help Jay

Thu Jul 12, 2012 2:49 pm

jayke wrote: I am changing my 72 square from FI to dual carbs. I have balanced the intake manifolds to get vaccum for the tranny. I have a kickdown switch mounted. What is the voltage that goes to the switch, to the kickdown solinoid on the tranny? Wondering if it is 12 volts, or some other voltage that might have come from the FI computer. Thanks for the help Jay

Why?

Kickdown voltage is 12 volts, and power should come from the battery side of the ignition coil.

Wed Jul 18, 2012 1:38 pm

I had to replace the column in my 1972 square with auto tranny. The seller destroyed everything to steer the car because he could not find the ignition key. I have some of the wiring done. I turn the ignition switch on, but the coil receives no voltage in the start position. Has voltage in run position. I can jump the starter at the test block and the engine runs fine. How do I get start position voltage to the coil? Thanks again for the help. Jayke