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John, yes they are better and brighter, knowing that we must view the marks thru a small hole in the bell housing it helps. Also, if you can only see the one TDC mark, the adjustable ability on the new lights make it easier to know the advance degrees without seeing any other marks. Jim

I also had good results from the GT Parts Aussy head gaskets, and always re-torqued them after some miles were run.

Good contact between the fuse and the mounting tabs is critical. Be sure the clips are clean and hold the fuse tight. Also, the fuse end should be clean and bright. Any resistance in these high current areas will cause heat and relax the fuse fitting clips causing loss of power in that circuit. Thes...

FYI, many of the floats were cork, and they do not hold up well with the new gas. Most of the old cork floats break down absorb gas and sink; this may then look like a bad sensor element. Check both when the sensor is out of the tank. A modern plastic float from later cars can be slipped into the wi...

Cory, These O rings are not extremely critical, low pressure etc., so finding something close that will slide into the distributor housing with out binding should work. Also, using silicone may not last too long as most are not oil resistant and do breakdown. Loctite 518 would be a better choice if ...

Take the O ring off of the ends and go to Ace Hardware and sort through their selection and see what you can find. If not, most bearing supply houses carry the largest selection. Jim

Steve, try any VW parts houses, as they are common European style bulbs. Jim

Most scissor jacks from the usual auto parts stores and Walmart are very useful to carry in case of a flat. Never, but never use the post jack from the tool roll to lift the car; that could cause damage to the car and probably to you too!

Tom, the "Talbot" style mirrors look OK and are just as unuseful as the real Talbots. Just do not screw them int the alloy doors, fender mounts will stay in place much longer. They were dealer installed as previously mentioned, and were up to the dealer as to what they used. Euros generally went wit...

I find that using a long 11MM six point box wrench helps by not slipping like the 12 point ones do. The USAG tool shown works well, but Tom's tool looks like it has it all in one. Always pull the adjuster screw out and check for damage or wear on the tip - very important!

John, Parker Hall lists the ones for the ignition coils.

Try the ones from Ace hardware they have some that are close.

Fram CG7 filter.

Sorry, slotted, as most all trim screws were of that era.

Self tapping counter sunk screws.