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Re: [T3] the t-3 sqback is my first car i need help


On 7 Jul 2002, at 3:29, Shissnittes@aol.com wrote:

>         IM sixteen and i just bought my first car,  a 1972 vw type-3
> squareback for $400  and i just don't know where to start, the engine
> doesn't run but for the most part the cars in good condition.  i was told
> the engine is ceased,  i planed on pulling the engine but i don't know
> where to start  or how i should go about it.  i bought the book  "how to
> rebuild your Volkswagen air-cooled engine"  IM sure it'll help but i just 
> lost and my funds are low so IM trying to figure out  the best  may with the
> lowest cost in doing this. 

The first thing you need to do is figure out whether this engine is really 
damaged inside, or does in not run for some external reason. The latter is 
often the case. What are its symptoms? Does the starter turn it over?

The best manual is the Bentley manual:

Volkswagen Official Service Manual
Type 3 Fastback and Squareback 1968-1973
published by Robert Bentley, Cambridge, Mass, 1974
ISBN 0-8376-0057-X / LPV 997 383 / VSQU
(excellent book, complete and well written)

> so if you can help in anyway with info or if you know anybody in southern
> california which is near Bakersfield ca.  just north of LA  that can help
> I'd appreciate it. 

There is lots of advice available from this list, and there may be someone in 
your area who can help you with your car.


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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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