Well, I came to the realization the other day that Bugapalooza (and an 800 mile round trip) was nearing mine and my Fastbacks future.  In preparation for that I decided it was time to fix a few of the small issues my engine has, namely it lets more oil on the drive way than it keeps for it'self (I guess it's momma did a good job teaching it to share).

I've decided that a Type 3 engine is a lot easier (for those of us w/o hydralic lifts anyway) to pull than a Type 1 engine, although they are the same once you take the cooling system away.

Nothing earthshattering and noteworthy, just thought I would share :biggrin:

Also on the agenda in the next few weeks, replace the carpet & sound deadening (have to clean off a small amount of surface rust on the pans before it becomes any worse, you can't buy pans for Type 3's like you can for all other A/C VW's), still have to replace the windshield seal, I did the back 3 but still haven't found time to do that one, replace Tranny fluid with Synthetic, repack the wheel bearings, and half a dozen other little things to get ready to show the old girl for the summer.

VWTrav

Well, I came to the realization the other day that Bugapalooza (and an 800 mile round trip) was nearing mine and my Fastbacks future.  In preparation for that I decided it was time to fix a few of the small issues my engine has . . .

Boy that brings back memorys . . . of FL Bug Jam 2001!

Just a little advice . . . If you're planning on leaving on Friday morning, you might want to start installing the engine before dark on Wednesday.   :lookaround:

Don't sugar coat it Son, tell us how you really feel!!!

I keep up with your progress on a daily basis but the rest might be interested in what all you've done so far.

You make your daddy proud!!!!!

Since I can't find the inclination to work today I thought I'd post a before and almostafter pic of my engine workings as of late.  

Now most normal people (Zen doesn't count, he's way off from normal, that man has big brass ones and will build an engine the night before he heads into the sunset, go Zen!) could have done this little project in probably a weeks worth of evenings (####, maybe even a whole dedicated weekend) but since I only have a few hours here and there to dedicate to it, and I temporarily have my other car back (I'm getting rid of it to become a true Vintage Daily person, but that's another story) it's taken me almost 3 now, but it should be back in an purring (and hopefully retaining all it's fluids) by this weekend.

Before: (actually in excellent running shape, but badly in need of fresh seals, 17 years sitting in someones garage does not make the seals feel warm and fuzzy)


After: While you can't notice a lot of they clean and reseal I did from the picture, you can see the addition of a new clutch and pressure plate and a resurfaced flywheel (I know the alignment tool is still in there, there's a reason for that  :tounge2: ) and I took the opportunity to beadblast and repaint the engine tin and the muffler system.  I also decided to add J-tubes for the warm season until I can get around to repairing my slightly rusty heater boxes.



VWTrav



Edited By VWHerbson on Mar. 29 2002 at 3:32

nice job on the engine dude & may she alwas purr like a kitten for you . :3dbigsmile:

Travis,

Did you ever convert it to 12 volts or is it still 6?  Just courious.