| | 01/19/02 Joe's inspection of the engine compartment. Only a few spider webs. | |
| | | 01/19/02 Joe discovered some hoses had dry rot so we replaced them. | |
| | | 01/19/02 The gas supply was clogged so we "Jerri" rigged a fuel supply. | |
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| | 02/07/02 We put the VW on a trailer at work and drove it home. | |
| | | 02/07/02 On Mopac heading towards Joe's house. | |
| | | 02/07/02 This guy was tailgating us the whole way! | |
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| | 02/07/02 In front of Joe's house. | |
| | | 02/07/02 Down from the ramp. | |
| | | 02/07/02 Closeup of the trailer we borrowed. | |
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| | 02/07/02 In Joe's backyard ready for engine removal. | |
| | | 02/09/02 Sat. first step: remove the heater fan and hoses. | |
| | | 02/09/02 The engine seal foam was disintegrating. This was replaced in 1989. | |
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| | 02/09/02 Hecho en Mexico. Why can't they make these better. | |
| | | 02/09/02 Engine tin not bad for age. Will repaint it before installing it. | |
| | | 02/09/02 Engine pans need degreasing. Push rod tubes are leaking on them. | |
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| | 02/09/02 Took off the rear bumper for more clearance. | |
| | | 02/09/02 Removing the clips for the engine carrier. | |
| | | 02/09/02 Not in too bad shape for 24 years old. | |
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| | 02/09/02 This is the only blemish on the body. Could be worse. | |
| | | 02/09/02 You can see the input shaft as we separate from the transmission. | |
| | | 02/09/02 Close up of the shaft. | |
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| | 02/09/02 Engine almost out but not going to clear the body. | |
| | | 02/09/02 Using two 3 1/2 ton floor jacks. | |
| | | 02/09/02 Jack stand on one side while we use other floor jack to remove engine. | |
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| | 02/09/02 Front of the engine. | |
| | | 02/09/02 Back of the engine. Clutch replaced in 1989 because it was stuck. | |
| | | 02/09/02 Joe in his element having fun. | |
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| | 02/09/02 Firewall in good shape. Still going to paint the engine side. | |
| | | 02/09/02 Tank and straps look really good. | |
| | | 02/09/02 Fuel filler neck cracked as expected. | |
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| | 02/09/02 Seven gallons came out. Should have drained it 3 1/2 years ago. | |
| | | 02/09/02 How does the dust and dirt get in the tank bay? Not sealed below. | |
| | | 02/09/02 Fuel filler neck again. | |
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| | 02/09/02 Tank bay rusty under the dirt. What the hell? | |
| | | 02/09/02 Going to replace the sender. Float was glued to bottom. | |
| | | 02/09/02 All rusted on the inside of the tank (Photo from top). | |
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| | 02/09/02 More rust (photo form top). | |
| | | 02/09/02 Can't see much. Will take another photo later. | |
| | | 02/09/02 Joe rinsing the tank out with water to remove loose rust. | |
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| | 02/09/02 Another wash after using chain to loosen the rust. | |
| | | 02/09/02 Fuel sender will come clean actually but the mechanism is "iffy". | |
| | | 02/09/02 Left battery tray was painted 10 years ago. What a bad VW design. | |
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| | 02/09/02 Right battery bay. The braided ground cable had to be replaced. | |
| | | 02/09/02 Tank bay with tank breather tubes hanging down after a wipedown. | |
| | | 02/09/02 Underbody below the engine tin starting to become a problem. | |
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| | 02/09/02 Right side better for wear but needs attention. | |
| | | 02/09/02 Prep the rust and paint with undercoating. | |
| | | 02/09/02 Used the undercoating in the tank bay cause no one will see it. | |
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| | 02/09/02 Left rear under tin. Take that rust! | |
| | | 02/09/02 Left front under tin. | |
| | | 02/09/02 Right front under tin. | |
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| | 02/09/02 Lots of muratic acid later; how much goo is still in there? | |
| | | 02/09/02 This goo was at the same level as the fluid line but no higher. | |
| | | 02/09/02 Goo that was in the tank. We made the clump and there's more... | |
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| | 02/09/02 Looks hard to get this far but it's not. | |
| | | | 02/09/02 Engine out even closer. Exciting isn't it? | |
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| | 02/09/02 Flintstones, meet the flintstones. Courtesy of my big feet! | |
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