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--- David Templeton <david@thoughtbox.org> wrote: > hey - I'm looking at buying a '68 Squareback that has 10K on a > rebuilt > engine, and a new transmission being rebuilt right now. I haven't > owned a VW > since my '70 Camper almost 20yrs ago. > > What should I be looking for? Rust areas, engine compartment, etc.? > What are > the typical problems with these cars? I'm not a mechanic, but was > planning > on taking the car to one. > > Any other help or questions I should ask would be helpful. > > Thanks - David one thing i always tell people, look for bondo. if the paint has "spyder webed", there is probably bondo. check the fuel tank for rust. play with the shifter. check if it grinds while puting it in gear (while the car is running[obveously]) take a test drive. when downshifting from 3rd to 2nd or 4th to 3rd does it pop out of gear. it shouldent because you say it is a rebuilt tranny. i know there are more things to check but im tired and need to go to bed lol > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org > ===== FLIZAT BRIZOKE __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - online filing with TurboTax http://taxes.yahoo.com/