German engineering poll

[amalventano1@comcast.net (Allyn)]

the coolant inlet/outlet on our engines (16v only). they effectively trap air in the head over time.
Al

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Alexander" <ralexander03@snet.net>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2002 6:34 AM
Subject: German engineering poll


> There are a few items that I've found on our cars that don't seem to measure
> up to the rigid standards of German engineering. The key way between the
> crank and the cam gear is one and our external door handles is another.
> 
> What is the opinion of the list? Are there more issues where it seems to
> have been designed on a Monday morning or a Friday afternoon?
> 
> Has anyone ever had a crank and gear machined for a regular insert key? I've
> been thinking that this seems to be a logical solution but not being a
> machinist I can't say how difficult it would be to do. Opinions?
> 
> Rick Alexander
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