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Actually the T4 was a real peice of junk! SEVERE rust problems and alot of
quality control problems as well as structural defeciencies. the early T4
engines were frought with problems too.
Keith
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> From: Nathan Jacobsen <syncroman@wa.freei.net>
> To: Type 3 list <type3@vwtype3.org>
> Subject: [T3] Rebuild or T4
> Date: Thursday, June 10, 1999 8:21 AM
>
> Perhaps this would be a good opportunity to extend the mail list to the
411
> 412 crowd. After all, they are squarebacks and fastbacks too and a rare
> breed that need some consideration. And wasn't it the 914 (another T4
> hybrid) that took the place of the Type III KG in the production line?
> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
> Nathan Jacobsen
> '62 NB
> '69 SB M/T
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>
> > As you know, my head is falling off...
> >
> > So, here I am with this wonderful decision to make: Rebuild a
> 1600(stock,
> > FI) or install a T4 (stock, FI). What I am looking for is some good
> advice
> > about rebuilding a very solid, reliable, cost not really an object
stock
> > 1600. Let's put it this way, I want it to last 150,000 US miles,
24000
> > Swedish miles, or 240,000 km before the next rebuild. Longer would be
> > preferable.
> >
> > If you have ans¥ÖÑ is stuff before, just point me in the right
> > direction. I will be buying the "Hot rodding" and "Rebuilding Air
> Cooled"
> > books very soon. Any and all resources for this stuff would be very
> > helpful.
> >
> > I know the exhaust valves need to be of the best quality (which would
> > be...?).
> > A balanced crank shaft would be very nice, too (will that affect the
FI?
> I
> > don't think so, but I am not sure--stock dimensions, though).
> > Case savers, as I have learned, are of ultimate importance. (are those
> > needed in a T4?) Anything specific I should know about them (16 plus
> one
> > > deep one, for example)
> > > And, of course, a full flow oil filter (any suggestions on how or
> where?)
> > > How would I handle T4 dropped seats, rather, prevent them?
> > >
> > > Now, I just need to find out about good quality P/Cs, probably a head
or
> > > two, maybe some rods, and anything else you think would be ideal for
> > making
> > > the dream stock engine. Brand names, I need brand names! Maybe
> sources,
> > > too.
> > >
> > > What is your stance on hydraulic lifters? Yes/No? Drawbacks?
> Advantages?
> > >
> > > What are some GOOD companies for rebuilds (maybe we should make a
list
> of
> > > this) and some BAD companies?
> > >
> > > What price range should I be looking at? (for excellent quality)
> > >
> > > I would love to do this myself, but working and going to school
prevent
> > > this. My square is also my only source of groceries (the stores are
> > > driving, not biking distance).
> > >
> > > I appreciate your help on this matter, guys.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Steve and the Headless Square ('71)
>
>
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