Date:         Wed, 2 Dec 1998 18:56:04 +0000
Reply-To:     Racer X <akimmons@PDQ.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Racer X <akimmons@PDQ.NET>
Subject:      Re: 87GL rebuild update (oil pressure)
Comments: To: Mark Gajewski <mgajewski@manvillerubber.com>
Comments: cc: vanagon@vanagon.com
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Breathe deeply, Grasshopper, and feel the vibes of the Vanagods...

No, really, the timing is right for this job now. After 2-3 $1000 fixes
in the last couple of years, I simply decided to learn about my car for
myself. I have no time limits, only the desire to get it right. I had
never pulled an engine before, and now the whole 'threat' feeling is
gone. With the right tools, knowledge, and friends, one can accomplish anything!

Besides...I need this training for my transmission rebuild!
Stay tuned!
Tony
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Mark Gajewski wrote:
>
> Wow, RacerX you are my model for calm in the face of adversity.  Personally, I would
> be flipping out if I just rebuilt and installed an engine only to find out about the
> wrong bearing size.  I have done many less frustrating things and gone mad for days
> thinking about all the wasted and lost time.  Better way to look at it...what a
> learning experience.  I love that!  I aspire to be half as accepting of the problems
> inevitably incountered when being a backyard mechanic.
> Mark
>
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