Re: [T3] Motor is finally out!

[Steven Ayres <comwest@att.net>]

<x-flowed>MarkD=> Does anyone know where I can get (a stand) that will work?

I think I ordered mine through West Coast Metric years ago. The head is 
specific to VW and old Porsche.

=> Anyone suggest things I should change while it's out?

Having the motor out is a convenient opportunity for a good going over 
-- check torque on all the nuts and bolts, replace missing screws and 
bits, closely inspect/replace hoses, rubber and electrical connections, 
lube moving parts, and clean, clean, clean. If you really want to get 
into it you could pull the heads for inspection, check for cracks, loose 
valve guides, etc, but if it's been running well, I wouldn't mess with 
it. Do the seal job, replace the clutch plate, check the throwout 
bearing and shaft for wear, and button it back up. Not broke = don't fix.

=> ... lighter flywheels? What would the advantage be?

They spin up faster. The tradeoff is that they act less like a flywheel 
in terms of preserving momentum in the motor, so performance becomes 
less smooth. If you're not planning any drag racing, don't bother.

=> How about the heads? Mine are original and I assume are
=> designed for leaded fuel. Should they be changed?

No. This is not a problem for us. Those OE heads are the best you can 
get. Love and cherish them.

Steven Ayres, Prescott AZ
'66 KG1600

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