[T3] Newbie w. a couple of questions

["mackenzie" <mackenzie@lilyandscooter.com>]

Hi, 
I'm a newbie T3 owner ('71 square) that I absolutely love, but am not yet at the stage of fixing my own car (with luck 
and a good basic class I'll be on my way later this year) but in the meantime I've been told by my mechanic that I need 
to look into rebuilding my engine (something about bolts that cant be tightened anymore, causing me to get horrible 
horrible gas mileage and less than stellar power in 1st & 2nd). This leads me to a couple of questions.... 1. Does anyone 
know of a good resource in the LA area for rebuilt engines? And what should I be looking for on places like Craigs List 
and Ebay? 2. Does anyone know of a good mechanic in the same area that can help with the rebuilding of my engine? 
(mine doesnt want to it). And lastly, does anyone know of good cosmetic parts resources in the area or further afield 
that I may be able to find some lights, a new bumper and possibly a roof rack? These I may be able to start working on 
myself.... 
Thanks! and I look forward the chatting with you all more- its fun to read all the posts. 
Mackenzie

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