1976 B1 Resto.

[huss]

Sorry for the lack of updates, Only had time to work on car since the 1st of Feb. and I have been going at it non stop.

First up was redoing the brakes so I can stop, and all us car drivers would know that stopping is an essential part of driving

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After After



Electrical work, this also included rewiring the thermal fan.



After hours of attempting to bleed the brakes it was finally time to lower the car and give her a drive for the first time since 2008.

[huss]

A couple issues I needa sort out,

Needs major tune up.

Need a new starter motor, mine is on its last legs.

Over heats, I'm going to do a radiator flush and oil change, hopefully that fixes it. Otherwise Im not sure, My engine code is ZB and I'm running Bosch WR7DC spark plugs, I'm pretty sure that there the right ones but not 100% if someone can check please do, because I know that this car has had over heating issues with the wrong spark plugs being used.

Currently rubbing back a 98% non rusted boot lid, passat owners know how rare that is haha

Any spare parts anybody has at home send them my way haha but seriously I need them

Windows aren't scratched up. Also another rarity.

Hopefully more updates comming soon in the near future

[huss]

Ok overheating problem solved, Turns out I had the connection on the thermo fan the wrong way round so the air was being pushed the wrong way. Yes I know stupid mistake, but I still soldier on.

[tassie_euro_mk1]

Good progress dude. Its fun having these old cars to work on, gives you a great understanding of the basics. Its a lot more fun having to problem solve then plugging in a diagnostics computer to spit out errors, in my opinion.

Keep up the great work

[huss]

OK so today I didn't get much done, so thought I'd do abit of a photo shoot,

So ENJOY.........

[DaveGLD]

Ace pics! I really like that Passat rear end, so many sweet sharp edges!

[hjsimpson01]

I just love that TS - period.. Hey huss, did you lower the TS, or was it lowered when you bought it? if it was you, what did you use to get it lower? Angle grinder? I could not find anything to use on mine....

[huss]

I gotta say the TS does look better in real life and goes hard for little 1.6L (My suggestion to all passat owners get extractors and a bigger carby, it'll pay off), cant wait till I find a 1.8L to stick in that.

As for the suspension I got it like that when I got the car, But all it is are just heavy duty shortened springs (makes for a stiff ride, but handles like its on rails) Any local spring manufacturer can create them, Just take your originals in and say what you want and they should be able to create, but it comes at a cost However you could always try with an angle grinder

[Nick_80]

Good Work, you have to bring the TS out to the Day of the Volkswagen, i just got my pamphlet in the mail today,

glad i saved that boot lid for you... and that your doing something with it!

is the LS going to be when you have kids and the TS a weekend car?

[huss]

Day of the Volkswagen hay, well sign me up, was thinking of going but not sure if you guys would be there, but I guess I'll head down now. Hope too see you and the boys there.

Would love to bring the LS down there, but needs a tune up and my mechanical capabilities and knowledge as well as my "tune up" specific tools are VERY VERY limited. hint hint...