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RE: [T3] Engine Seal and ....


On 15 Nov 2001, at 8:30, Ian Ruinaard wrote:

> In a Type 1 Baja Bug conversion I think the cooling system is compromised & will
> not work as well as VW intended it too  - same with a Buggy with a Type 1 or
> Type 3 motor in it (The hot air will just circulate). I have always thought that
> motors in these vehicles will overheat & fail prematurely (I have never seen a
> Baja Bug or a Buggy with a temp gauge fitted !) Is my thinking correct ?

Another thought....

I've always thought that the ideal setup for this would be 914-like, putting the 
cooling air intake facing forward, mid engine, etc. Then you might as well 
stay with a 914 chassis and use a type 4 engine.

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

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