To all list members,

I have finished my T4 total teardown and rebuild.  It took a long 
time(two months), but I made no shortcuts.  Every part that looked 
like it needed replacement was replaced with a new, not 
remanufactured part.  This was probably much more expensive than many 
other ways, but I now have the confidence that I did everything that 
I could.  Today was the big day, it was time to try to start ma first 
VW rebuild.  I made sure all of the wiring was correct, then I tested 
the oil pressure warning light.  It checked O.K. so it was time to 
turn her over a couple of times.  I removed the coil wire from the 
dist. cap and grounded it.  THen I turned the engine over until the 
oil pressure light went out. I then pluged the coil wire back in, got 
in the front seat of the bu, say a quick prayer, pressed in the 
clutch, and turned the key.  On the engines third revolution it fired 
right up(Choke was not even on).  I ran it for about ten minutes, 
everythingsounded good, and there were no oil leaks(at least not 
yet :-).  All that is left now is some fine tuning, a little more 
break in, and then she will be drivable.  If anybody has any 
questions about a T4 rebuild, feel free to ask me and I will be sure 
to confuse you even more :-).

Thanks for all of the help that was provided by the list!!!!!!!

Special Note: Thanks to Bob Hoover for kicking me in the rear 
whenever I wanted to slack off.
Aaron J. Wood
Student at University of Florida
Email: afn32620@freenet.ufl.edu
Home Phone:(352) 376-2330