<VV> Engine removal adapter (NO CORVAIR)

[N. Joseph Potts]

Harry, how can you agree with John's all-encompassing statement, even while
citing an EXCEPTION? I would say, you disagree (as I do) with John's
absolute statement and feel, perhaps, that sometimes, some auto
manufacturers appear to give a damn about how hard it is to repair their
vehicles. Or perhaps, with John, you feel that your example must be an
accident of some kind.
     But I wouldn't dream of suggesting that you believe (as I do) that the
products of all auto manufacturers, everywhere and always, is
transportation, style, economy, safety, and reliability, and that these
pertain not only to driving the vehicle, but also to fixing (or not HAVING
to fix) and maintaining (or not HAVING to maintain) the vehicle. Or that
apparent oversights in these areas may arise from the manufacturer's
decision instead to improve some CONFLICTING value, such as economy of
manufacture or even something else that we simply can't perceive (including
their profits).

Joe Potts
Miami, Florida USA
1966 Corsa coupe 140hp 4-speed with A/C and a lot of maintenance/repair
features, not all of which I can perceive the value OR cost of

-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-admin@corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-admin@corvair.org]On Behalf Of Harry Yarnell
Sent: Monday, August 23, 2004 3:55 PM
To: John Kepler; Sadek Charles H DLVA; 'Larry Danko'; Virtualvairs
Subject: Re: <VV> Engine removal adapter


I agree. However I have found one well designed piece of automotive
engineering (service wise); that of the Neon in-tank fuel pump. It's on the
SIDE of the tank; and has a drain bib! Makes changing a fuel pump fun!

Harry Yarnell
perryman garage and orphanage
perryman, MD
hyarnell1@earthlink.net

> Because NO auto manufacturer gives a damn about how easy/difficult it is
to
> repair a vehicle.....only how cheap/easy the critter is to build!  Working
> on it is someone elses problem!
>
> John