RE: [T3] VWT article!/ Is there any good pub.?

["Erkson, Toby" <toby.erkson@intel.com>]

I think the rags get a little too much bad publicity.  For one thing, not
every
article is written by the staff -- they accept submissions from readers as
well.
 Also, you don't see many features/articles about Type IIIs because there
aren't
that many.  Every dog's brother has a Bug but when was the last time you
were at
a general VW show and Type IIIs outnumbered Type Is and IIs?  None that I've
ever been to!  I know if it weren't for the rags I wouldn't know of half of
the
after-market suppliers that have helped me out.

For the general owner they supply a reasonable source of information,
particularly to those who don't bother to get a Bentley or Haynes manual
(I've
lost track of the questions that could easily be answered if the owner had
one
of the manuals).  I find useful information even from information focused on
the
non-T3s since parts of the engine and theory are the same and body/paint
modifications/repair are generally transferable between models.  Don't
narrow
your scope to just the particular vehicle being covered, see how it can
apply to
your car.  I will get a HotRod magazine once in awhile -- clearly a non-VW
publication -- to get ideas for my baby and find items that haven't hit the
VW
scene yet (the new power window lift kits, solenoids and door actuators now
advertised are good examples).

I would suggest that one of our more knowledgeable members write and article
on
how to *troubleshoot* the Type III FI system and what should/shouldn't be
done
to fix it.  The list could provide feedback if desired (gee, imagine the
by-line
if that was published! :)
   Toby Erkson
   air_cooled_nut@pobox.com  <-- Please use this address for email
   '72 VW Squareback 1.6L bored and stroked to 2.0L, Berg five-speed
   '75 Porsche 914 1.8L, ORPCA member
   Portland, Oregon, http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/8501/

>-----Original Message-----
>I agree completely about holding those magazines suspect. Is there ANY
>worthwhile VW periodical out there thats of any use to T3 owners?

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