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Re: [T3] cracked case question


type3@vwtype3.org writes:
>
>> Thanks for your response Jim and Steve
>> 
>> The crack is on the fly wheel end of case on the drivers side and is at
>> about 11 o'clock.  They have told me it runs through or next to the oil
>> galley plug.
>
>Okay, this is an area that seems to be a bit weak and sometimes cracks.
>The 
>cause of the crack is not oil pressure, but rather stress from the head
>stud 
>that seats there. The cure for this is to drill deeper and use a longer
>stud; 
>this is called the "deep sink stud." There's no good way to fix this once
>it is 
>cracked, however. You'll need a new case.
>
>If someone has a good complete engine that might also be an economical 
>alternative. If you go this route you will need to swap all the FI parts
>off 
>your old engine, to make sure everything works right with the FI parts
>that are 
>on your car.
>
>What year is your car? What year engine was offered to you?
1970 FB FI.  I have been looking at mofoco, steelbuggin and BAP import
parts stores for remanufactured and new engines.
>
>-- 
>Jim Adney
>jadney@vwtype3.org
>Madison, WI 53711-3054
>USA
>
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