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On 12 Jul 2001, at 0:06, D. H. wrote: > Well i've got all my eletrical done (finally!) expcept for the > horn...so now I need to drop my motor. Now I've never dropped a T3 > motor myself (done my T1 numerous times though) and the T3 "looks" > easier. Is that an optical illusion? Besides the regular wires, bellow > and dipstick extender "thing" what else; if anything do i need to > remove to have a painless drop (air filter assem. off too already)? Dropping is complete different for an IRS car, so check your manual if you have a late model. Don't forget to disconnect everything before you start: throttle cable, wires, fuel lines, heater control wires, heater hoses.... > One more quick question I'd like to get some input on...this engine > hasn't run in probaly 8years! Besides doing a regular tune up and lube > do you think it neccessary to pull the heads and inspect valves > springs seats and pistons? I would change the oil and get it running FIRST. That is the only way you will have some chance of finding out what kind of work it needs before you drop it. - ******************************* Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, Wisconsin, USA ******************************* ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org