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<x-flowed>Thanks, Jim I'll be sure to find out if it is the original engine, or it has been replaced. Also, I'll be sure to get an accurate list of the FI parts he might be supplying with the car (I asked for them). Also, I was not aware that the dual carbs were not sidedraft carbs.... Joe >This is probably a US car, so it would have originally been FI. Yes, it can >be >restored, but it takes a fair amount of knowledge and background to do it. >If >the heads have been changed you may lack the place to screw in the head >temp sensor, so such a restoration is best done in the course of an engine >rebuild. > >The hardest part to find will be a good 69 FI wiring harness in good >condition. >I MAY have one, but I think I already used my best harness for MY 69. The >other parts are all relatively easy to find but will be somewhat expensive, >unless you can find the whole package in a junkyard somewhere. If you are >this lucky, you should consider just making a deal for the whole engine or >car, for parts. Don't forget that there are some relays up front, as well >as the >fuel pump under the gas tank. > >The dual carbs used on type 3s were downdraft Solexs, while there was also >a single sidedraft Solex setup which you should avoid. The Dells are >aftermarket carbs. _________________________________________________________________ Join the worldâs largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/ </x-flowed>