DDK - Die Deutschen Klassiker

Whenever anyone asked me about a starter motor issue the bush was the first thing I would suggest they change every time.
Its amazing how a £5 bush can cause so much trouble, and it's amazing how many people don't change them!

are there 'perfect' reproductions available Five years ago when I knew what I was talking about Marco at Elevenparts sold a very very nice quality reproduction 356 reflector. I expect Mike & Paul at PRS have them. The Stoddard repro was no where near as nice. If it turns out they are 356, and t...

Over the years I found the method that seemed to work best for me was to simply turn the key, engage the starter and once it was cranking over start to push the throttle slowly to the floor, 99% success! Regarding building oil pressure - if it's been sitting a while good idea. My old van doesn't get...

Winston Teague wrote:Indeed Julian, but Porsche list different seals or seal part numbers for T5 & T6 and they believe they've got it covered! W

Oh, interesting! I thought Porsche just sold the late seal for everything. (and Stoddard sold the early seal for everything)
I guess it's all changed now.

Winston Teague wrote:Bought Porsche seals, hoping it would be a do-it-right-do-it-once soloution. WRONG!

There are early and late door seals, the seals Porsche supply are for T6 & C.
There are early and late bonnet seals, too!

Julian the smaller picture shows the one you mention. The second one is another I have just come across on another site. More expensive, looks the part, has anyone ever used these and can comment? I think I am correct in saying that the type in the first picture are more often used on earlier PreA ...

The next question is how to affix to the bottom of the front bumper. These clamps might do it without the need for drilling any holes. Perhaps just stick a small piece of that spongy tape either side to give the clamps something to bite into... https://www.vwheritage.com/111707999-number-plate-moun...

Really need to see the car but chances are Front: Motorcycle size below bumper oblong. Rear: Normal size in normal position oblong.
Good thread, and a critical detail to get right!

It says in the description "The heating system was changed to European specifications, including replacement heat exchangers" , the unusual pipe you noticed is part of that system. If you look at the pictures showing the underside of the engine you will see that the heat exchangers and sil...

AAAAAAAGH!!! Do I have to take the starter motor out? Doesn't look like an easy job. and I live by the motto - if it 'aint broke don't fiddle, 'cos you'll break it!! I haven't done this job on a 356, but I have done it on an old VW and although the mounting lugs on the 356 starter motor are positio...

misteralz wrote:I'm guessing they decided to stop printing the English version of VW Classic as well?

Unfortunately yes, it's the same deal for VW Classic as well.

That is an awesome bus, and I was very lucky to get a few laps in it back in 2012........ (Click the picture)

BD55 wrote:I was told by the publisher that they will no longer printing it in English. So I think No 9 is the last one. And I dont think the early ones were printed in English either??

Thats exactly right, there were only 2 or 3 in English, maybe 4 max.

Ferry Man wrote:A very rare and important car. Historically significant and desirable. Not pretty though.

Definitely 'What He Said'
I love it!

barryb wrote:sunroof switch?

Definitely!