[T3] Gas Pump from my Convertible

[Maximilian Bukszpan]

Dear Jim,

this is Max from Upstate N.Y.
Did you ever received the Gas pump I did send you???

Best regards

Maximilian Bukszpan

> From: jadney at vwtype3.org
> To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2014 08:38:51 -0500
> Subject: Re: [T3] that's it
> 
> On 7 Aug 2014 at 17:54, Fiesta Cranberry wrote:
> 
> > Well, it looks like this is it.  Lloyd totally punked out on me and just
> > walked away from The Baroness.  I have no one now to work on her, and I
> > can't do it myself.  So it looks like I'm done :(
> 
> I understand that Lloyd seemed like a big help to you, but my 
> impression is that he knew buses, not Type 3s. It's common to assume 
> that someone who understands one kind of car would also be good on 
> others, but this is often untrue.
> 
> You need to find someone who actually knows and LIKES Type 3. There 
> are dozens of VW shops in your area, and they all work on Bugs. Most 
> of them also work on Buses, but few are knowledgeable about Type 3s. 
> If you just ask them if they work on Type 3s, they will always say 
> yes; they'll do it, but they often won't like it, AND they won't be 
> good at it. Good mechanics who acually know and like Type 3s are out 
> there, but they are rare. You'll have to ask other Type 3 owners for 
> their recommendations.  
> 
> Be glad you're not in the same position with a Type 4. They would be 
> even harder to get good service for.
> 
> The Samba is a good place to inquire. Mentioning your exact location 
> here on this list is a good way to start. Don't assume that we all 
> just somehow know where you are. I believe you're somewhere in So. 
> Cal. but that's still a lot of miles. 
> 
> Let me also add that there's no reason you can't do much of this work 
> yourself. I wouldn't suggest that you start with an engine rebuild, 
> but start small and study the Bentley. It's all about the ability to 
> study, think, observe, and learn. And the willingness to get your 
> hands dirty (or buy a box of gloves.) For the most part, the tools 
> you need will be cheap compared to the cost of a good mechanic.
> 
> Finally, can you tell us what you found when you got your engine 
> apart?
> 
> -- 
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> Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
> Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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