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<html><HTML> I'm new to the Type 3 list, pardon my lack of knowledge on these questions. :) <P>This past weekend, I acquired a Type3/Injected VW engine. This engine was on it's way to the boneyard and I volunteered to give it a temporary home. I just couldn't let this engine die the slow and painful death. Besides, the price was right. ;-) <P>Here's the history. This T3 engine lived in a 411 until it's body was beyond repair rust and was extracted, in running condition, by the previous keeper. (This was 15 years ago.) It has been under cover, in a barn since that time and now is in a garage. It has the automatic transmssion. As far as I can tell, the engine and transmission are complete with the exception of the bent sheet metal around the cylinder heads. (Heat collectors?) I have no pictures, sorry. <P>Questions: <BR>- I have been told that the T3 engine does not fit in a T1 chassis. Is this true? <BR> (I have visited the local boneyards and there are no 411/412's to transplant this engine into.) <P>- Providing I can't find a 411/412 chassis, what would you do with this engine. I have been told that you can part it out with a T1 engine. Is this true? (This seems like terrible waste for a kinda rare pancake engine.) <P>- Would a kit car chassis be a better home for this engine? Any suggestions on the kit? <P>- What would <I>you</I> do with a T3 engine without a chassis? I welcome any and all opinions. <P>BTW- I'm on a limited budget. <P>Thanks for your help! <P>-Paul Ward <BR>psward@richnet.net <BR>Previous Golf GL owner. <BR> <BR> <BR> </HTML> </html>