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From:PB
Date:Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:55:34 -0700

Yeah - that's right...please make a subject line! * ;-)
*Patti*
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On Wed, Mar 26, 2008 at 8:52 AM, <JordanVw@aol.com> wrote:

> please make a subject line when you are posting to the list..
>
> In a message dated 3/26/08 7:18:26 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> Pascal.Giasson@GNB.CA writes:
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> > 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
> >
> >
> >
> > Pascal
> >
> > '84 Westy
> >
> >
> >
> >
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