Dan,
I have been out of town off and on, but I have heard of some engine
problems
you have had. Here's hoping you are getting closer to having that "FUN".
Hang in there.
Ray
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Heath" <da...@alltel.net>
To: <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 5:03 AM
Subject: KR> Bad day
> Thank you, and that information is certainly worth more than 2 cents. In
> fact, if it were worth only 2 cents, then why would you bother posting it.
>
> If this turns out to be the root cause of the problem, then maybe it will
> also explain why the oil temp would not come up until we taped over the
> oil
> cooler. And, maybe that would be an indication to others out there, seeing
> the same symptom.
>
> I will let you all know what the source of the seizure was, if it can be
> determined.
>
> I wish the manufacturer of this engine were that close by, so I could just
> ask him to take care of it for me as I am real tired of doing all this
> work
> with no FUN. I am ready for some FUN.
>
>
>
> See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics
>
> See you in Mt. Vernon - 2006 - KR Gathering
>
> There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for
> building
> is OVER.
>
> Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC
>
> -------Original Message-------
>
> We found the cause to be a faulty oil valve. As I understand it, the VWs
> have an oil valve
>
> whose job is to bypass the oil cooler when the engine is cold. If that
>
> valve does not work, then you get insufficient lubrication of the thrust
>
> bearing, and you're done.
>
> My 2 cents worth.
>
>
>
>
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