Got some OEM engine tins today from another VW enthusiast. Some I’ll be able to use, some are just to far gone to put any effort into salvaging them. I also discovered (after taking a closer look at the oil dipstick tube) and trying to fit the behind the pulley tin, that my engine is…

Had some time tonight and finished cleaning up the alternator, cleaned and painted the alternator pulley and painted the new oil pump cover that I received from Chirco.com. Not a lot, but every little bit counts. I also received the head that I ordered from Samba user Tom Cifelli. He gave me a great deal…

Starting my holiday weekend a bit early. Finished cleaning the OEM alternator stand. It was dirty, a bit pitted, but it’s the OEM part and I want to keep it, so I cleaned it the best I could. Some paint thinner, steel wool and and wire brush did the trick. Also joined it back with…

It was so uncommonly warm this evening (65 degrees), that I spent some time cleaning up and painting the oil filler. Also began cleaning the heads, but quickly realized that the environmental cleaner I was using just wasn’t doing a very good job. I’ll have to get some good ole industrial degreaser to finish it…

Got some more goodies from various vendors today. New fuel pump, fuel pump stand, fuel pump rod, oil sending unit, oil change gasket kit, etc…love getting the small stuff, love it more when it all comes together.