It's a typical Bob Hoover sermon, i.e. good stuff....but for whatever reason I had not found or read this one until tonight. Granted, I've known about the cooling ability(or limitations thereof) of the VW engine since about 1996 when I got my first bug and started fixing it...starting on the ride home after spending $1000 to buy it. 1974 Super Beetle...or for the other Chris's out there...a fat chic :-) Yes, the damn thing broke down on the drive home.....but I still have it.
Anyway...don't misread me...it's been good times all around for me and I think anyone who has owned a vintage VW in the past or even today will agree, the tinkering and maintenance is a big part of the ownership experience. It goes with the territory and say....adjusting your valves is one of those simple things that most people wouldn't have a damn clue on how to do...except us aircooled owners.....
I think my favorite Bob Hoover quote is "There are only two kinds of Volkswagen owners in the world...those who have pulled their engine, and those who will....."
I can still remember my first VW engine pull...I used the Haynes manual to do it. It worked out okay, I got a new clutch out of it, and it started on the first try after I stuffed said engine back in the bay.... :-)
Anyway...has anyone heard from Mr. Hoover lately?
Chris