Re: Thermostat/Oil Cooler (long... but maybe useful...)

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 16 Aug 2001, at 15:28, Simon Glen wrote:
 
> Now, regarding AS21 and AS41 castings, I understand that AS21 alloy cases (with
> less magnesium in them) were generally used for fuel injection Type1 engines (e.g.
> Beetle "AJ" series 1974-1980).  Was this also the case with fuel injection Type3
> motors such as the "U" and "X" series cases?  (I understand, too, that Gene Berg
> did not recommend rebuilding AS41 engines because they were too soft.)

I keep looking for the AS21 mark on a type 3 case, but I haven't 
found one yet. I think this innovation just came too late for us, 
unless you have one of the VW Universal Replacement Cases.

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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