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On 20 May 2004 at 17:18, Terry Cost wrote: > I've just realized that the replacement engine that I purchased for my > '70 Square has an earlier model single relief case instead of the correct > dual relief case. You don't HAVE to have the late case, but I strongly recommend it. You DO have to have a type 3 case with the provisions for the rear mount crossbar, which means that the case you have had better be a 69 type 3 case or you shouldn't consider using it. I have good used late type 3 cases if you need one. AT and MT cases are different, but you can make do. If you're getting a different case, you might as well find exactly the right one. > Once I get the case straightened out, what are my best choices for parts > for the rebuild. Should I get the parts "piecemeal" or try to get everything > as a complete kit? I realize that bearings depend on the case, crank, and > rods, but what about the rest? Thanks in advance as usual for the > forthcoming good advice. I prefer to pick and choose. My impression of the "kits" is that they are generally of lesser quality. Picking the right parts is not a simple matter; there are lots of poor quality parts out there and plenty of places willing to sell them to you. Find a really reputable dealer and be willing to pay a little extra, but don't assume that paying more will automatically guarantee quality. I've been happy with the parts I've bought from Berg and RIMCO. There must be other good places, too, but you should ask here before you commit your cash. -- Jim Adney jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, WI 53711-3054 USA ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list | mailto:gregm@vwtype3.org