[T3] proof of life

[topnotch at nycap.rr.com (Keith Park)]

Gee, VW's aren't supposed to do that! The old 8V A2's would literally last
forever, sorry to hear that the new engines don't.

Keith


Top Notch Restorations
topnotch at nycap.rr.com 
http://www.a383ina68.addr.com/radiorest/main.htm
71 Squareback "Hothe"
65 Notchback "El Baja Rojo"
65 Squareback "Eggcrate"
87 golf "Winterat"
93 RX7 "Redstur"

-----Original Message-----
From: type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org
[mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of Dave Hall
Sent: Friday, March 09, 2012 6:41 AM
To: type3 at vwtype3.org
Subject: Re: [T3] proof of life

You know I'm only kidding, Bob.

Having started car ownership with a Beetle, I was for ever proving that
there was plenty of luggage space in that, despite what people said - sure,
it was better to use soft bags than suitcases, but you could get a lot in,
and I did have quite a large suitcase/trunk that fitted nicely under the
front.  I'm sure it's the same with most Notches - Brian's excepted!  That's
more fun way to use the space.

We had to rescue my son and girlfriend the other evening when his 3-yr-old
115,000 mile Jetta sedan threw a big-end.  It smashed the crankcase and
poured its oil over the road - I think the cap bolts had failed.  It was a
job to get his couple of suitcases and box of car paraphernalia into the
Golf boot (trunk) with the bits I keep in there.  A Variant (whether the
Type 3 or the Golf Variant) spoils you for space.  Our Golf Hatchback has
the same 105hp 1.9 Tdi engine and is a similar age - I wonder if the cap
bolts are OK on that?  It's not quite the same when it's your own car rather
than a company-supplied one.

Dave.
UK VW Type 3&4 Club
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-----Original Message-----
From: type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org
[mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of
Bobsnotch at aol.com
Sent: 09 March 2012 03:32
To: type3 at vwtype3.org
Subject: Re: [T3] proof of life

 
In a message dated 3/8/2012 10:17:37 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
dave at hallvw.clara.co.uk writes:

Isn't  that just describing a Notch?  ;-) I've always been amazed that VW
designed a car ready for carrying a laptop even before laptops had been
invented.



Come on Dave, it's not that small. You'd be surprised what you can get back
there. I know, I have a Notch, and I've driven to 2 out of state Invasions
with  it. : )  

Bob 65 Notch  S with sunroof and IRS (Krusty)
64 T-34 Ghia  (Wolfie)
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