[T3] Setback

[Max Welton]

I just got a mental image of a pair of striped stockings sticking out from
under a car that has slipped off its jack stands.

"I'm melting!"

Max


On Thu, May 21, 2026 at 6:50 PM Keith Park <topnotch at nycap.rr.com> wrote:

> Sucks getting old!
> I got in my on my back position to work under the dash comfortably not long
> ago with feet on the headrest and such... came to realize after 20 minutes
> Im not getting back out without help...  thank goodness one of the kids was
> going by with their dog!
>
> Keith
>
>
> Topnotch Restorations
> topnotch at nycap.rr.com
> http://www.topnotchresto.com
> 71 Squareback  “Hothe”
> 65 Notchback  “El Baja Rojo”
> 93 RX7  “Redstur”
> 13 Subaru Outback "Blendin"
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: type3-vwtype3.org <type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org> On
> Behalf Of Max Welton
> Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2026 12:41 AM
> To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> Subject: [T3] Setback
>
> I just did a 3-day stint in the hospital bed and am now dragging a
> bag-o-piss around the house with me. This will be the case until the 29th.
> Details not to be supplied.
>
> Luckily the car only needs an alignment ( not a problem) but still has an
> oil leak coming from somewhere I can't see above the forward part of the
> sump, both sides. It could be the sump and I'll check that. by removing the
> sump. If it isn't the sump, this will be an engine out task. Which is a bit
> of a process due to the CSP exhaust.  And I still need to get the washer
> stuff in and working. Should be no problem, but it is a left seat out
> operation.
>
> The main problem is my back, which is a vertical train-wreck until my
> operation in early July.
>
> Max
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