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/
>