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Date:         Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:32:18 -0400
Reply-To:     craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Rust....
Comments: To: Robert Fisher <refisher@mchsi.com>
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I have a pretty good grasp of mechanics and engineering, but there are a few things that always make me question their legitimacy. EXTREME rust, has always been one of them. I am well versed in the physical and chemical processes involved, but sometimes it's just AMAZING. When you see studs/bolts that seem to grow, but also morph fluidly into the object they are attached too, it is simply amazing (In a terrible way). Sometimes i look back at WBX parts and just say "How the heck does this even work!?". Not a conceptual "how it works" type thing, i know that.....but a "THIS still works?" kind of feeling. Ben, you're pictures never cease to reinforce my inquisitive mind.

Just look at some of that rust! It's almost unreal!

-Craig Who is particularly fond of the image of squirting coolant from the pre '85 coolant pipes. I've seen it first hand, and it's a really fantastic sight (And the sound of money and time running away as is pretty cool as well!).

On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 11:46 PM, Robert Fisher <refisher@mchsi.com> wrote:

> Next life? You mean it hasn't been already? > > Cya, > Robert > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > dylan friedman > Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2009 8:16 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Rust.... > > In its next life, that engine will be a boat anchor for sure. > > dylan > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Benny boy <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2009 10:21:53 PM > Subject: Rust.... > > I was removing an engine today to do a Subi conversion. > http://www.benplace.com/rejean_subi1.htm > At first it didn't look to bad in the engine bay, but after a close > look.... > i got a better camera out and i thought i could take some good macro > pictures. > > 1 owner, paid 31k$ in 88, 3 winter. 142,000km, optional aux heater (1000$), > head done 2 time. Many new parts. Pretty reliable in general. > > 21 year later.... > > http://www.benplace.com/odd/rust1.jpg > http://www.benplace.com/odd/rust2.jpg > http://www.benplace.com/odd/rust3.jpg > http://www.benplace.com/odd/rust4.jpg > http://www.benplace.com/odd/rust5.jpg > http://www.benplace.com/odd/rust6.jpg > http://www.benplace.com/odd/rust7.jpg > http://www.benplace.com/odd/rust8.jpg > http://www.benplace.com/odd/rust9.jpg > http://www.benplace.com/odd/rust10.jpg > http://www.benplace.com/odd/rust11.jpg > http://www.benplace.com/odd/rust12.jpg > http://www.benplace.com/odd/rust13.jpg > http://www.benplace.com/odd/rust14.jpg > http://www.benplace.com/odd/rust15.jpg > http://www.benplace.com/odd/rust16.jpg > http://www.benplace.com/odd/rust17.jpg > > > Cheers, Ben > > http://www.benplace.com/ >


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