Re: [T3] HELP!

[John Jaranson <jaransonT3@comcast.net>]

>I'm pretty sure this is your problem; I just don't understand why it worked at 
>all for the trip to Parma. The VW type 3 gasket was just a rather thin paper 
>gasket, but I have very nice aftermarket ones which are much thicker and 
>should seal even slightly uneven surfaces well. $1.50 each.

I dont understand it either unless I had them the other way around when I
first rebuilt the enigne so the leak was not as great.  I seem to remember
debating with myself about which way to install them.  BTW, I will take a
set of those gaskets.  I can PayPal you the money.  


>Any estimate of how much out of true that surface was?

Hard to say, but it took quite a bit of work on the glass with 220 grit wet
sandpaper.  I would guess it was a several thousands (5-10) maybe.

I will be putting her back together as soon as I get the word on the gasket
material. I will let everyone know how it goes.


Later,
John Jaranson
'71 FI AT Fasty (Jane)
'66 Square (Sophy)
About Half a Late Square (Organ Donor)
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jaransonT3/jaransonT3/  (This is my new
website address)

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