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In a message dated 3/26/08 7:18:26 AM Eastern Standard Time,
Pascal.Giasson@GNB.CA writes:

> I have been working on rebuilding the top end of my 1.9 since last June
> (on and off obviously).  Because of the length of time the motor has
> been open, I decided to try and clean any dust that may have got in
> there by spraying the inside of the case with kerosene as per the Muire
> How to Keep your VW Alive Idiot Book.  Some hard, brittle, black chunks
> came out of the oil drain hole (case sealant? valve cover gasket
> sealant?), and a few black silicone bits. Is this stuff "normal" to be
> in the sump of a 150K motor? Should I be "anal" about trying to get
> every last piece out? I already used about 3 litters of kerosene and I
> think I got most of it out but I'm sure there are still some bits in
> there. My motor ran fine before I took it apart. Thanks
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> Pascal
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> '84 Westy
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