What is really interesting is that mostly the same connectiong rod on
mostly 87 models, are the one creating the vent hole.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler

On Mon, 23 Aug 1999, Karl F. Bloss wrote:

> > You made one assumsion, that the motor does not have a big
> > hole in the top, and can not be rebuilt.
>
> It's just a variation.  You pay the core charge or find a blown motor
> without the rod "vent hole" and be on your way.  $2400 outright for a
> rebuilt WBX.
>
> -Karl
>
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