Re: [T3] Automatic tranny in a 69 and air cleaner

[Ron Bechdolt <ron@bechdolt.net>]

<x-flowed>Ahhhh, my very first car at age 16 was a light blue 69 automatic 
squareback.  Loved that car (until I blew the engine on I-80 in the 
middle of Nebraska. 

Have fun!

Ron Bechdolt
Omaha, NE
69 Fasty
70 Westy
70 Deluxe Bus
72 Bug



David Engle wrote:

> Although I have been around a number of VWs over the
> past 10 or so years, this is the first automatic
> tranny I have ever had. Are there any issues to
> lookout for on the automatic in my 69 square? Is there
> anything that tends to go bad? Are they just like a
> normal car automatic tranny or something funky? 
>
> Also, the car has dual carbs. I was told that someone
> must have changed it over from FI. There is no air
> cleaner and I think I have one, but it doesnt quite
> fit. The thottle linkage hits it. I wonder if this is
> some kind of aftermarket setup. If so, Im screwed and
> need some kind of air cleaner setup. 
>
> Thanks,
> David
>
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