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Yesterday, 12:22 PM

MartinB replied to a thread Paddy's Nova Mk2 in Your Cars

Congratulations! Looking very nice too! `¬) What canopy seal do you presently have fitted? There was some discussion that the seal on the group...

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21-08-2017, 12:44 PM

MartinB started a thread Another NOVA body shell in Ebay Finds

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/253105953861?ul_noapp=true starting at 99p `¬)

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18-08-2017, 06:33 PM

MartinB replied to a thread Rear axles and hub bearings in Transmission

Thanks Peter; I actually have a printout of that pic from before when trying to decide if to go the hydraulic clutch route... I should have noticed...

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18-08-2017, 06:11 PM

MartinB replied to a thread Phill's Nova Project finally begins in Your Cars

that sounds promising! Good luck, fingers crossed for you here too! `¬) Does this also mean you have most of what you need to upgrade your engine...

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18-08-2017, 05:41 PM

MartinB replied to a thread Rear axles and hub bearings in Transmission

Thanks Phil, I had wondered if there was any difference between 2 and 10, and opted for the one that seemed easiest! `¬)

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18-08-2017, 05:38 PM

MartinB replied to a thread Phill's Nova Project finally begins in Your Cars

I was reading an old VW mag today, and came across this pic. It shows a crack with the description of 'no compression' (for the left hand image)....

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18-08-2017, 04:39 PM

MartinB replied to a thread Rear axles and hub bearings in Transmission

We have now fitted the axle boots; very hard to get them to seal at the ends with the jubilee clips as they seem to need to be 'stretched' around the...

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11-08-2017, 06:43 PM

MartinB replied to a thread Rear axles and hub bearings in Transmission

Having now been under the car, as well as lifting the body off again and having a good listen and feel, the axle outer tube is definitely not moving...

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11-08-2017, 12:09 PM

MartinB replied to a thread Dashboard Blues... in Your Cars

Really loving your 70's look; Straker and Foster would be fighting over it! `¬)

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10-08-2017, 09:34 AM

MartinB replied to a thread Dashboard Blues... in Your Cars

that certainly works! `¬) P.S. unable to send PM as your stored message quota has been exceeded... was hoping to get some of your expertise on my...

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10-08-2017, 09:24 AM

MartinB replied to a thread Rear axles and hub bearings in Transmission

Hi Dirk; going over today to have a closer look - will get underneath. One thing though; the outer isn't bolted to the wheel? the outer end of the...

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10-08-2017, 09:05 AM

MartinB replied to a thread Body shell in Ebay Finds

Is it a mk1? I thought the bumper was from a mkII? I guess the rest could be MkI, as I only know that has the locating bits where the roof fits into...

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09-08-2017, 01:25 PM

MartinB replied to a thread Rear axles and hub bearings in Transmission

I have also wondered if the 'click' is the sound of the clearance between the inner end of the shaft (the spade) and the side gear and / or the...

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09-08-2017, 12:45 PM

MartinB replied to a thread Rear axles and hub bearings in Transmission

Hi Dirk, do you mean the gasket shims under the inner axle tube retainer plate? This is what I thought originally and why we re-did them the second...

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08-08-2017, 05:06 PM

MartinB started a thread Rear axles and hub bearings in Transmission

This may or may not be an issue, but it is something I did not expect. I'm hoping that the VW experts here can confirm what is actually right or...

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08-08-2017, 04:21 PM

MartinB replied to a thread Neat check valves and flow control in Canopy Hydraulic System and Hinge Assemblies

that looks interesting, is there a link to the sterling site discussing it at all?

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05-08-2017, 10:01 PM

bobbybrown replied to a thread Phill's Nova Project finally begins in Your Cars

As standard there aren't gaskets but I believe there are copper ones available, unsure where they may come from though. edit to add: bluenovas...

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05-08-2017, 03:53 PM

MartinB replied to a thread Phill's Nova Project finally begins in Your Cars

is that with the valve gear disconnected; i.e. have you confirmed that the valves are sealing as per Gmacz suggestion?...

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04-08-2017, 02:25 PM

MartinB replied to a thread Castle Coombe 22 July 2017 in Events

Think it started with wanting to show a turn of speed on the track, post #90+ something? :oops2::coat: ...perhaps the thread is turning into...

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03-08-2017, 03:27 PM

MartinB replied to a thread Castle Coombe 22 July 2017 in Events

:thumbup:

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03-08-2017, 02:43 PM

MartinB replied to a thread Castle Coombe 22 July 2017 in Events

I hope you liked the second link with the Subaru engine fitted in to the beetle! `¬)

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03-08-2017, 02:11 PM

MartinB replied to a thread Castle Coombe 22 July 2017 in Events

I had to look that one up too... (maybe I'm just getting old! `¬) Hopefully Nova Owners are a bit more sensible than this? ...

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01-08-2017, 02:55 PM

MartinB replied to a thread Eagle on ebay in Ebay Finds

very, very nice wheels... But why does the first pic look like its a photo in a glass fronted photo frame? `¬) looks like a nice project, even...

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01-08-2017, 02:50 PM

MartinB replied to a thread slow cranking...tight engine..? in Engine

I've had issues with a worn starter bush which results in very slow turning over on the starter (and a sod to get the bush out) - but if the engine...

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01-08-2017, 02:15 PM

MartinB started a thread Apocalyptica Road To Ruin 2017 in General Chat

one of the local cars... maybe some inspiration for a 'rat' Nova? I've added details of the event as posted in the car window; the car is not...

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