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Tommy: From the pic and info provided , it looks like you have a good start. A VW in the driveway so I assume you have some knowledge of the workings of a VW. You also are in Portland and have a race track . I assume you got some valuable info from the SOVERN group. Also look up the SCCA group in yo...

For those still using points vs electronic ignition, just want to mention that there are two different sets of points for the 009 distributor. The ones commonly sold are the 044's. The one WE ( yes, I still use points) want are the 092's. They have a "tiger tail ( striped) wire and a stronger s...

Quixote Racing will be closed both for ordering and phone calls September 19 through October 10.
Please plan accordingly.
Dietmar

Reading through my latest Hot VW Magazine the other day I was reminded about air deflectors. If you ever have noticed a bluing on the barrel or a cylinder that is/has gone out of round at the bottom, you might want to check if you have the stock air deflectors in place. VW used them to move the air ...

I have had two sets of spindles/carriers come through here the last month or so, both had offset bushings with a request to replace the king pins ( rebuild the assembly). In both sets the offset bushing had not been "faced" to match the carrier. Since the offset bushings ends are actually ...

I have been asked by some newbies lately about the rear axle seal kit, the components, and why some leak. So here is my take on the topic. A seal kit will have a large O ring, a small O ring, a seal, two paper gaskets and a thin washer. Only one paper gasket is used, the other was intended to be use...

Topic on Apex about wheel weights so I thought I would throw this in. Steve mentioned balancing on the car. This is something that I have done for many years but have gone one step further. I have an old drum mounted to a spindle with ball bearings. They are oiled ( WD-40 actually) so they turn rath...

Barry:

Unfortunately, I have found that not everyone knows about FV.org.
Dietmar

Sounds like a home built- one of a kind. Pictures might help.
Dietmar
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Surprise ! Surprise!
Looks like I and my supplier spoke too soon. Italian brake drums ( fronts) are back in stock- of course their prices have increased, but they are now available again.
Dietmar

More "bad news"... tried to order Italian front brake drums the other day from my supplier (OMC brand)- the kind I have stocked and sold for years. Back ordered and expected delivery is 2050 - not a mistake. Was told this means my supplier does not have a delivery date or they may not be m...

Have an aluminum Fuel Safe cell container- wedge style that has 4 sides with the bottom being removable. Measures 13 l x 10 h x 12 w and was intended for a Lynx but would fit other cars. Will include the original filler valve (still attached to the rotted cell) and the rear drain. Recycling soon if ...

Just thought I would pass on some info - in case some do not know. STOCK Type 1 oil coolers for the 36 or 40hp fan shroud now have a slightly different configuration. The older style had two bumps on the bottom, newer ones ( can't comment on the Chinese versions that are on the market or the aluminu...

Buyer beware:

I am seeing a lot of BLUE COILS on E-bay. When you look closer and read the details or their actual listings, they are not blue but rather a black coil even though the BLUE is pictured.($39.95)

Dietmar

Barry:

Right now the only alternative that I would suggest would be the Beru coil. Also German ( or was the last time I had one) at half the price of the Bosch.

Dietmar

Rumor (word from my supplier) is that Bosch is no longer making the Blue coil. When checking around, most are out of stock and those that still have some , the price has reached 100 and even 200 dollars.I did find a Chinese version ( $39) , but , as always, I stay away from Chinese whenever possible...

SOLD Have edited the ad after viewing the car yesterday. Anyone out there own or know of someone who owns a Bandido? Or is interested in restoring one. Car was also sold as a McKnight or Fiberkit. A friend passed away recently- wife wants to sell/dispose of a car that I thought was in pieces but is...

Barry:

Kind of you to ask.
Entered my first ever marathon last week- did not run , but I entered.
Seriously, the knees are mending quite well. No pain walking and stairs are a breeze. So good that I am neglecting my exercises

Dietmar

Steve: Thanks for asking Stairs are no problem- one foot at a time. Not allowed to do one after the other yet. PT( at home) today to remove staples. Been out to the garden, in the shop, walking with ( and sometimes without) a cane, so I guess that is progress. Actual PT this Friday so we will see wh...

Second knee yesterday and again no pain and almost all is well. Having avoided the right knee for so long the thigh and calf muscles have gone by the wayside and I have to work on them. The "bend" in the left knee was 117 after surgery whereas this one is only 87 degrees so I have a way to...

Part 2 begins May 11.

Quixote Racing will again be closed for 2-6 weeks depending on recovery from right knee replacement.
Will try to fill orders but the "shop" itself will be closed.

Dietmar

Steve: Thanks for asking. Yes, on the road to recovery. Met with the surgeon Wed and scheduled the other knee in three months . Kicked out of PT as I was beyond what the Physical Therapist could do and am in a "knee clinic" to improve my mobility, range of motion, and strength. No pain, no...

Barry and Bob,
thanks for the good wishes.

Surgery went well, on my feet with little pain ( Tylenol only right now) and hope this continues as the other leg is next.

Dietmar

Thanks Steve ( and Barry) for the well wishes.

Left knee first ( total) and depending on the results will look at the other in a few months.
Dietmar

Just a heads up- beginning Jan 16, Quixote Racing will be closing for 2-6 weeks depending on knee surgery recovery.
Continue to order parts and I will try to accommodate as best I can. Any machine work will have to wait until I can get back to the shop.

Happy New Year to all.

Dietmar