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<x-charset iso-8859-1>On Friday 26 October 2001 00:31, Jim Adney wrote: > On 25 Oct 2001, at 6:13, DGaries808@aol.com wrote: > > I wouldn't chrome parts, just because I've heard that (and seen) VW's > > with chrome parts always having cooling problems afterward. It results > > in having to lift the decklid out of place for more cooling. Maybe > > you've seen those type VWs. Next time you see one with the raised > > decklid, check it for chrome under the decklid. > > I understand what you're saying, but I'm not sure if there is a direct > connection between the chrome and the overheating. > IIRC, Leon's car had chrome tinwork when he got it. During some of his engine temperature experiments, he found that the chrome DID cause higher temp's. IIRC, he switched his back to a flat black paint. -- Russ Wolfe '71 Fastback AT '66 Fastback MT (IT RUNS) russw@classicvw.org http://www.classicvw.org ------------------------------------------------------------------- Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/ </x-charset>