John Connolly wrote:
> Hey dont' laugh. I used to run a VW repair shop, and I assure you I saw
>
> Leather straps for rod bearings.
>
> Wooden lifters

I've heard stories of hardwood pistons being used during WWII, when
replacement parts were unavailable.  Not specifically in VWs (though it
may have been done), but in motorcycles and other applications like that...

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David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 VW Diesel Westfalia
'94 Honda Civic Si -- For Sale
'86 Volvo 240DL wagon