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Oil gauges: You want electric, not mechanical. The mechanical ones are the type that have a long, hollow tube that connects to the sender and the gauge. Very, very impractical in our cars, and I speak from personal experience. Installation diagrams are at http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog/237.htm. -------------- For additional info go to CB Performance web site and click on the "Technical Center" link at the bottom of the page. -------------- About the engine rebuild: The person may very well be a competent mechanic...for the TypeI. The TypeIII does have some differences but, overall, a good TypeI builder can build a good TypeIII. It is very possible that one or more parts, through no fault or suspect of the engine builder, were bad. I once had a new head drop a valve seat after only a few months of use -- it happens, though not often if quality parts are used (and these quality parts cost more than the cheap ones most people like to try to get away with). You may want to establish your builder's knowledge of the T3, like, does he know to use the proper cooling tin *under* the heads and not use the T1 style tin? My last two builders didn't do this but my current one does know it makes a cooling difference and is putting the proper cooling tin back on. What about sending your engine out to be rebuilt? Granted, shipping can sometimes be a hassle but there are some good builders out there if you're willing. Think about it. Reading the books and understanding how everything interrelates is a very smart move on your part! Engines are purposefully built and everything tends to affect other parts should you deviate from stock (I know this, belieeeeeve me!) -- rarely are parts added to an engine that aren't necessary. Toby Erkson air_coolÁi4 obox.com <-- Please use this address for email '72 VW Squareback 1.6L bored and stroked to 2.0L, Berg five-speed '95 VW Jetta III GL 2.0L, P-Chipped, Jamex sport suspension Portland, Oregon, http://www.pobox.com/~toby_erkson/ >-----Original Message----- >Ok. Will get the gauge. I'm going to need alot of reminding >how to install >and I'm going to be asking lots of questions to the list. >This is really disheartening. Two years ago I paid $750 to >have the engine >rebuilt and I knew nothing about the car but thought I could trust this >guy. He had such beautiful beetles that ran in such good shape and his >garage was so clean and so organized. I really thought he knew >what he was >doing. Everyone had recommended him to me. >Now I'm stuck and I dont know any other mechanics and the amount of >distrust I have to have with anyone is really sucking my soul. >I dont have the space, the time, the knowledge to do a rebuild >myself yet. >Does ANYNONE know of someone reliable in the New York area? I >SWEAR I'll >read the How to Hot Rod VWs book first. And I'll go over >everything with >whoever does it. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Too much? Digest! mailto:type3-d-request@vwtype3.org Subj=subscribe