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<body class='hmmessage'><div dir='ltr'>Dear Jim,<br><br>this is Max from Upstate N.Y.<br>Did you ever received the Gas pump I did send you???<br><br>Best regards<br><br>Maximilian Bukszpan<br><br><div>> From: jadney@vwtype3.org<br>> To: type3@vwtype3.org<br>> Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2014 08:38:51 -0500<br>> Subject: Re: [T3] that's it<br>> <br>> On 7 Aug 2014 at 17:54, Fiesta Cranberry wrote:<br>> <br>> > Well, it looks like this is it. Lloyd totally punked out on me and just<br>> > walked away from The Baroness. I have no one now to work on her, and I<br>> > can't do it myself. So it looks like I'm done :(<br>> <br>> I understand that Lloyd seemed like a big help to you, but my <br>> impression is that he knew buses, not Type 3s. It's common to assume <br>> that someone who understands one kind of car would also be good on <br>> others, but this is often untrue.<br>> <br>> You need to find someone who actually knows and LIKES Type 3. There <br>> are dozens of VW shops in your area, and they all work on Bugs. Most <br>> of them also work on Buses, but few are knowledgeable about Type 3s. <br>> If you just ask them if they work on Type 3s, they will always say <br>> yes; they'll do it, but they often won't like it, AND they won't be <br>> good at it. Good mechanics who acually know and like Type 3s are out <br>> there, but they are rare. You'll have to ask other Type 3 owners for <br>> their recommendations. <br>> <br>> Be glad you're not in the same position with a Type 4. They would be <br>> even harder to get good service for.<br>> <br>> The Samba is a good place to inquire. Mentioning your exact location <br>> here on this list is a good way to start. Don't assume that we all <br>> just somehow know where you are. I believe you're somewhere in So. <br>> Cal. but that's still a lot of miles. <br>> <br>> Let me also add that there's no reason you can't do much of this work <br>> yourself. I wouldn't suggest that you start with an engine rebuild, <br>> but start small and study the Bentley. It's all about the ability to <br>> study, think, observe, and learn. And the willingness to get your <br>> hands dirty (or buy a box of gloves.) For the most part, the tools <br>> you need will be cheap compared to the cost of a good mechanic.<br>> <br>> Finally, can you tell us what you found when you got your engine <br>> apart?<br>> <br>> -- <br>> *******************************<br>> Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org<br>> Madison, Wisconsin, USA<br>> *******************************<br>> <br>> _______________________________________________<br>> VWType3.Org mailing list - type3@vwtype3.org<br>> http://lists.vwtype3.org/listinfo.cgi/type3-vwtype3.org<br>> Contact gregm@vwtype3.org if you need help with the list.<br></div> </div></body>
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