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Re: type3-d Digest V2003 #75


> Body metal and soft parts are NLA, so watch for
> good, rust-free fenders and 
> bumpers and rubber or vinyl parts. The dashboard is
> almost always cracked. 
> Rubber window trim is sometimes bad and often
> unavailable. 

I'm not sure what NLA mean. I think the "N" = not and
the "A" = avialable but I can't think of an expletive
that begins with "L" :)
> 
> Your brakes will be needing a good going over. I
> recommend that you check 
> things out and rebuild what is necessary. If you
> still have the original 
> calipers, rebuilding is much preferable to
> replacing. I offer rebuilding 
> service for any of the brake parts if you prefer not
> to do it yourself. 

Brake inspection will number one on my list after the
Bentley is recv'd.   
> 
> The FI is an excellent system, but they have often
> been replaced by people who 
> didn't understand it, or couldn't find knowledgable
> mechanics to deal with it. 
> This list will help you keep yours going if you,
> hopefully, get it intact. If 
> not, there's still lots of help here, but you MUST
> get as much info from the 
> previous owner as possible before he disappears.
> Unfortunately, they seldom 
> know much and are of little help here.

The FI seems intact - don't know much about it.  I'll
probably be leaning on others for help in
troubleshooting.  Previous owners have a nice set of
service records back to the mid 1990's.  From that
point forward, it looks like it was 100% 'serviced' by
others (light bulbs, oil changes, etc...).   
> 
> There is an "overflow" hose under the RF fender that
> is usually cracked or 
> broken. This will need to be fixed. The OE part
> itself is NLA.

I looked underneath the shell and took a picture:

http://members.cox.net\witfir\Hubertfrontttrunk.jpg

looks pretty good but I'll pull the hose and check it
- thanks for the tip.

> 
> Is it AT or 4-speed? Both are good.

AT - I kind of like it.... it gives me a free hand to
wave at others 
> 


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