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On 15 Mar 99, at 11:08, Charles Moseley wrote: > After messing with my 1969 1500 single carb stock notchback over the last > week, I have a couple more questions for the list; Does checking valve > clearances on a type 3 require the engine out or is there a simpler method? > and could anybody give an estimate of the time it takes to remove the > engine and all accesories in order to get at the valves? Valve adjustment is done in with the engine in the car. It should take about 1/2 hour to do and must be done with the engine cold. If you are asking this question you must not have a manual. Get one. > Also, those of you with shiny smooth cars, almost every panel on my > notchback is pitted/dented/lumpy. Could you please outline your methods for > making a smooth panel from a thirty year old panel showing signs of abuse? > What bodywork is involved? Should a novice tackle this? My car is rust-frei > but old. Sounds like a perfect candidate for some careful bodywork. Bodywork, however, is an art. You may be able to learn it, but it takes years to get really good. You might want to practice on something else or take an evening course at your local vocational/tech school. Two semesters of this can get you started. Jim - ******************************* Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, Wisconsin, USA ******************************* ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org