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----- Original Message ----- From: "Per Lindgren" <lindgre@online.no> > Let me tell you, you're not the only one with this problem. If you do > find some replacements, let me know. Well I have just been very kindly offered a new set of linkages from a fellow listee, so I hope I may have my problem solved- unless of course it is the balls that are worn out. This list is just great! The quote I had of 13GBP per linkage was from a distributor, but today I had a phone call from THK themselves who told me that they would be 4-5GBP each- which is much more like it so I'm very tempted to have a look at some of these. Apparently they are different from others in that it is actually a ball bearing with a stud welded to it, then the aluminium body is cast over the steel ball so the fit is perfect and mirror finished! They are then greased and fitted with neoprene gaiters. They are used by JCB for the throttle linkage on their diggers. Only problems are that all the plates would need the existing balls removed and then drilled to accept the studs, new rods would need making with L&R threads, and worst of all they aren't designed to be pulled apart so they would need unscrewing to remove them. I think they would make a very nice upgrade, a lot of work though. Here's a link to their catalogue if you're interested. Pages 18 and 32: http://www.thk.de/pdf/BL-300E.pdf > I just wanted to mention what my brother used, when he installed type 3 > carbs in his 71 type 1. As a bicycle repairman (at the time), he used > bicycle gear & brake cables to lever the carbs, as the stock type 3 > linkage will not work with he type 1 engine setup. I know that is not > the answer for you and me, but just wantd to tell the story :-) Wow that would make for a very floppy linkage! Mark Seaton '73 Fasty, London ------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <type3-off@vwtype3.org> For more help, see http://vwtype3.org/list/