New engine coming

[Mbrew@aol.com]

Hi Gang,

I'm eagerly awaiting the arrival of a rebuilt longblock (1600 DP) for Dudley.
 I haven't ever pulled a VW engine before, but I'm going to do this one.
 While waiting I've already rebuilt my carbs, gotten all new fuel line, and
purchased other odds and ends to make this go as smoothly as possible.  My
entire drivetrain is a greasy, cruddy, etc mess as the transmission boots are
in extremely rough shape.  I plan to clean up the crud and install new boots
before the new engine goes in.  My longblock is coming with a new clutch
attached. Here are my questions:
1.  Is there an effective way to clean the asbestos wrappings on the heat
exchangers?
2.  What is the best way to get the crud (gear oil, grease, and years of
dirt) off my tranny?
3.  What, if any, transmission seals need to be replaced with the new engine?
4.  Regular 30wt or synthetic oil for the new engine (no high capacity sump
or filter -- sorry Toby E.) ?
5.  Any opinions on additives eg  Dura Lube, Slick 50, Motor Up, etc...?
6.  Any words of wisdom are appreciated   :-)

Thanks Volks.  Wish me luck as Dudley goes under the knife.

Mike Kasold
'67 squareback "Dudley"  - quaking in his (brake) shoes