[T3] Setback

[Keith Park]

Just make sure there is someone to help you out!
Happy Birthday Jim!  80, gee! Where has the time gone?
Seems like the invasions are getting closer together...

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 Jim Adney
Sent: Friday, May 22, 2026 9:16 AM
To: type3 at vwtype3.org
Subject: Re: [T3] Setback

I recognize that position! Usually works pretty well, but I haven't tried it
lately. It's bound to be harder since I just turned 80 a week ago.

On 21 May 2026 at 20:49, Keith Park 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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