Spark plugs

The new motor still doesn't run perfect. The timing has been adjusted and the carburator, too. I think that the spark plugs are too "cold" for the amount of fuel/air mixture - So I will replace them with these:

 BP6ET - 3 electrodes and a "hotter" spark - I hope this helps...

Annoying rear seat vibration

The rear seat was rattling since day one. The rubber which is usually monted in Mexico-made beetles was missing, resulting in a permanent rattle. During the Rosmalen meeting I found a nice set of rubber straps.

As there appears to be only 1 strap on those cars, I try it with 1 strap also:

Hopefully the rattling will be gone now!

Steering woes

Even though I refurbed the original steering box, there was still too much play, so I ordered a new TRW steering box. I use the same thing in my Type 3 since years without any issues:

This weekend I will install it to have a more precise feeling in the steering wheel!

Rosmalen parts

Ralf and myself made a trip to the Kever Winterfestijn in Rosmalen, Netherland. We met some friends and concentrated on parts hunt. Ralf found a lot of stuff for the Avis beetle, I just collected a few things for the Streaker:

A nice, OE VW Oil filler cap, a switch, a sheet of stickers, 2 beauty rings for the rear view mirrors and a more sturdy aluminum pipe for the heater system. On the far right is a set of rubber straps to fix the upper part of the rear seat properly. It rattles always during driving which drives me nuts!

a hefty receipt...

Today I received the receipt for the TÜV inspection. I understand that a lot of work and time was involved. The receipt reflects this. It almost exactly met my highest expectations...

(€uro this is...)

My own Christmas present - The Streaker is back on the street!

On Tuesday I finally received all paperwork, so I got up early Wednesday morning and got the Streaker registered!

... and today I used a can of plasti-dip to "rubberize" the rims from gold to black! It looks much meaner now!

So since 2 days I am allowed to use and abuse the Streaker on a daily basis, yeah!

Oh, and merry Christmas to all of you!

waiting time...

It is like a kid waiting for Christmas eve... I am waiting eagerly to receive the paperwork from the TÜV to finally register the Volksstreaker and use it on (and off) the roads!
Today was my last day of work for this year, I will try to spend a good amount of time in the garage!

You will find out on this blog if anything happens...