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Re: [T3] Part 2 - Engine Rebuild Options


On 3 Mar 2002, at 11:43, JaransonT3@aol.com wrote:

> Thanks for the all advice on my engine rebuild question.  I had pretty much
> decided to use the engine from my 71 Fasty for the basis of the rebuild. 
> However, I realized something this morning as I was clearing my bench and
> preparing to start the teardown of the long block.  My 71 is an automatic.  The
> case has the clearancing on it for accessing the flex plate bolts.
> 
> If I use this case, will the fact that the bell housing is not sealed be an
> issue with a manual trans and clutch?  I am thinking clutch slippage during
> heavy rains and stuff.  Anyone with experience on this one?  Russ?  Jim?

I gotta admit that I never thought much about the heavy rain & dirt problem. I 
think it would be fine, but you raise a good question. I certainly have good 
cases here if you want to eliminate that concern.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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