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July 28, 2002	• The rear hatch door panel material was coming off, re-glued it.
July 26-27, 2002	• My oil light came on at idle speeds while driving home from work.  Oil temperature was only 205F so overheating is not the problem.  Noticed my intake boot had a hole in it so I replaced it with a good spare: Small hole on right hand side Boot cracked in a lot more places during removal, it was probably the original Don't replace the boot when your engine is hot, you might burn your hand, oww • After some research in my manuals and discovering that I definitely have a dealer rebuilt engine as the engine case is of the dual-relief valve style (1970-up), I removed and cleaned the oil pressure relief valves and pistons.  The front piston was stuck in the compressed position which I believe caused the low oil pressure at idle.  After a test drive on the highway at 70mph where oil temps hit 200-205F, the problem appears to be fixed.
July 21, 2002	• Spent some time degreasing and detailing the front end.
July 1, 2002	• Picked up an NOS driver's side arm rest.  Mine has a crack on the underside, which I didn't really notice for months so maybe I'll install it whenever I get around to disassembling my driver's side door to grease the window because it squeaks sometimes.
May 21, 2002	• Spent a few hours buffing and waxing the paint, removed some oxidation.  It might need some more work...
May 18, 2002	• Graphite-lubed all the key slots. • Oiled door latches, located some new oil fill door plugs at the hardware store, almost an exact match to the originals (seen in the middle center of the photo) • Sealed up a small hole in my oil dip stick rubber seal, installed a "correct" lower clamp I got from the local junkyard
May 14-16, 2002	• Double-checked vacuum advance under various conditions to make sure it is working as expected.
May 11-12, 2002	• Adjusted clock a little more, it is still running slow. • Prepped and installed the original distributor I located a while back.  Reset timing, idle, and synchronized carbs. to run correctly with the vacuum advance.  Located a rubber stopper at the local hardware store suitable as a seal for the timing hole plug in the fan shroud (seen in lower right) • Disassembled ignition column and repaired ignition switch. Reassembling it
May 9, 2002	• When I tried to drive the Square to work today, the ignition got stuck on "start" and began smoking and then the left side popped off.  Argggg...
May 8, 2002	• Acting on advice from Jim on the Type 3 List, I re-examined my non-functioning windshield sprayer.  It turned out it was just plugged up, probably from not being used over the years.  Cleaned out the pressure valve with a thin needle and now it works!
May 6, 2002	• Passenger rear brakes binding a little, I didn't get the brake drum perfect centered, damn new-fangled 2-piece rear drums!  Fixed brake drum, and readjusted brake shoes.  Adjusted emergency brake per workshop manual - 4 clicks = tight rear brakes.
May 4-5, 2002	• Adjusted clock again, I think it was turning the adjustment screw by itself because the little piece of tape was missing off the back side, installed little piece of tape. • Removed speedometer to test it with my NOS cable.  It ran much smoother so I installed my NOS speedometer cable.  Speedometer needle is very smooth now. NOS cable Old vs. new cable Cable removed Cable wheel seal New cable installed at wheel Cable installed • Replaced rear brake hoses and the passenger side rear wheel cylinder.  The wheel cylinder had the bleeder valve broken off.  I couldn't drill it out and my ez-out broke off in there too so I bought a new wheel cylinder.  Adjusted rear brakes shoes and emergency brake. Broken wheel cylinder New rear brake hose Disassembled rear wheel • Removed, prepped, and painted underside of beak Beak removed and faded paint Beak taped off Painted and installed
May 2, 2002	• Speedometer has been functioning without noise so I reinstalled the speedometer face plate and trim ring, it was possibly rubbing on the clear plastic face plate... • Installed replacement aircleaner to carb. seal on right hand side, it was disfigured • Installed new thermostat: Old and new thermostats Removal of old thermostat New thermostat installed • Installed new rear hatch seal: Old Seal Starting the new seal A little help from a flat head screwdriver Done Close up Inside view
April 30, 2002	• Speedometer making noise, removed and disassembled speedo, looks fine so I cleaned it up and re-greased the gears.  Hooked it up partially assembled and parked it on the parcel tray so I check it out while I am driving.
April 28, 2002	• Checked out left side choke, it's not getting very hot as compared to the right side.  Replaced choke with a good used spare one I found in my garage.
April 26, 2002	• Left carburetor choke stuck on high idle, adjusted it in the Post Office parking lot
April 25, 2002	• Cleaned, adjusted, and topped up steering box • Dumped some 30wt oil down the speedo cable to see if it makes the speedo run smoother, otherwise I'll have to use my NOS one.  ;-)
April 23, 2002	• Adjusted clock again, it's about 30 minutes slow per day now • Seats getting hot - test fit a driver's seat cover that came with my '63 Squareback
April 22, 2002	• Installed "new" wing window latch
April 21, 2002	• Attended Pomona swap meet, found a nice original driver's wing window latch to replace my chipped one and a mint original shift knob to replace my slightly worn unit
April 19, 2002	• Adjusted clock again, it's about 60 minutes slow per day now • Received rear seat handle and license lens from ISP West, installed them.
April 14, 2002	• Installed new road draft tube seal
April 8, 2002	• Noticed the windshield headliner trim stains faded quite a bit over the next couple days, I guess the bleach worked.
April 6, 2002	• Cleaned up right side - front door trim, headliner, popout window trim • Cleaned up left side - same areas, more cleaning, tried to lighten up windshield headliner trim with some cleaner and bleach, didn't work very well
March 30, 2002	• Adjusted clock again, it's a little over 1 hour slow per day • Cleaned up sun visors and interior light • Cleaned left side - door jam, headliner, popout window trim, and front door trim
March 10, 2002	• I was at a friend's house, he said he had a correct oil breather too, found out the one I just painted is for a later model Type 3.  Acquired correct oil breather, installed it. • Located correct '67 headlight switch knob • Cleaned and installed 1 new hubcap to replace the damaged one on the right rear side.
March 9, 2002	• Cleaned distributor and left it to soak up some oil • Prepped and painted oil breather
March 8, 2002	• Dug through a shelf of about 100 stock distributors at another local junkyard looking for the correct '67 distributor - 311 905 205G.  The very last distributor I looked at was the right one!  Pieced together a nice complete setup with parts from a 311 905 205F and stuff laying around on his shelves. • Disassembled and cleaned up distributor with electrical cleaner
March 7, 2002	• Dug through some boxes at the junkyard, located a correct oil breather in decent condition, a replacement 1967 "black box" relay, a few extra 66-67 hubcaps, and some misc. interior trim pieces. • Began cleaning and stripping silver paint from oil breather
March 4, 2002	• Noticed my "black box" relay is missing, it has been replacement by a series of relays, maybe by the original VW dealer?  Installation and wiring appears very professional.
March 2, 2002	• Played with mixtures, replaced one air/fuel mixture screw with a nicer one.  Double checked carb. synch. • Took car to be smogged again, passed 3 out of the 4 tests, so close! • Cleaned up interior light with some steel wool, soap, water, and a toothbrush
March 1, 2002	• Installed new 009 cap, rotor, points, and condensor. Adjusted engine per specs. and some suggestions from the Type 3 list • Noticed road draft tube is completely missing, it must have broken off at some point in the past.
February 27, 2002	• Took car to be smogged, failed the test by a long shot on 3 out of 4 tests.
February 26, 2002	• Car stuck on high idle, left side choke was slightly out of adjustment, corrected it while I was at the Post Office • Replaced license light bulb
February 25, 2002	• Completed reassembly of passenger seat belt and installed it
February 23, 2002	• Located driver's side metal heater pipe, installed pipe and driver's side heater components • Disassembled steering column to examine and correct steering lock • Cleaned up sun visors and front of headliner
February 22, 2002	• Installed replacement driver's side window crank
February 18, 2002	• Disassembled my broken seat belt and was able to repair and rebuild it using parts from the seat belt I located yesterday. Broken spring in retraction coil Drilling out rivet in head Replaced belt head spring with spare Reassembled! (Parts belt in background)
February 17, 2002	• Located 1 new seat belt at a local show for $5, hope to use it for parts to fix my broken one.
February 16, 2002	• Removed passenger seatbelt, cleaned, repaired, and reinstalled on driver's side. • Removed, cleaned and polished, and reinstalled center seatbelt chrome clasp • Repaired rear hatch door panel, it was sagging due to some missing clips • Misc. detailing of vehicle for VW show tomorrow • Installed NOS rear hatch lower latch
February 14, 2002	• Fixed passenger rear seat black trim, it was misaligned • Removed driver's seat belt and disassembled, internal spring is broken • Cleaned and polished interior chrome trim (I did this work before my wife got home, it's Valentine's day, ha-ha)
February 13, 2002	• Located correct driver's side window crank and NOS ignition rubber cap • Installed rubber cap • Cleaned and "restored" window crank
February 3, 2002	• Changed oil • Change transmission fluid • Installed new fuel lines • Installed new rubber ends for carb. balance pipe • Set chokes, set idle/mixture., and synched carbs. • Installed new vacuum port rubber cap • Installed new plug wires - 7mm Bosch • Installed NOS chrome tailpipe trim • Installed new breast plate rubber bushing for metal fuel line • Installed new shifter bushing
February 2, 2002	• Cleaned and greased front end • Front brakes - Installed new pads, rotors, rubber lines, rubber seals on left-hand caliper, and bled brakes. • Replaced carb. intake seal on left-hand side • Installed new plugs
January 30, 2002	• Installed fresh air heater piping • Installed pre-heat hose to right-side heater box
January 29, 2002	• Adjusted hood catch • Adjusted fresh-air vent controls • Fixed passenger heater outlet - a piece of wire was stuck in there blocking it from working
January 27, 2002	• Set valves • Synched carbs. • Set points and timing • Changed air cleaner oil
January 26, 2002	• Purchased at 137,118 miles, repaired front driver's side rubber brake hose and capped off fresh air ducts on fan shroud before driving home

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