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Hey volks, I just got back from the 2nd official drive in my fastback. I finally got so sick of my stupor beetle's front end shaking that I busted a** to get the decklid back on the fasty and finish the wiring on the lights. I took a short (read: safe pushing distance) trip to the office supply joint around the corner to check it out, dropped stuff off, then went for take-out. The burger-tosser at McD's flipped out when he saw it - "Oh man, what kind of car is that?"; "that's old school..."; even got a "phat" out of the deal. Felt pretty good, considering the car's in it's "rust/primer/one blue fender on red car" disguise right now. Oh yeah, there's not really a rear trunk floor yet either, and hence no engine cover. Had to shut it off to hear my order being repeated, right now it sounds and feels like I'm being chased by a herd of angry sewing machines wielding blowtorches. Seems that either the unconnected heater boxes (sorry, Toby, it's Florida) or some vacuum effect sucks the heat off the engine pretty well. I didn't realize how much hot air it would be putting off. Level with me, Jim - how bad is this for the car? The air ducts have been completely rebuilt, so the stock cooling air path is there, it's just like there's no engine cover on - except there's a bigger hole. The angry sewing machine sound effects could be from the valves, although I adjusted them before putting this engine in (I'll check them anyway), exhaust leaks, or just the "openness" of not having the trunk floor and back seat between driver and engine. Theories? I'm going to drive it to work tomorrow, about a 10 mile drive. I'll keep you posted. Jake Kooser ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org