Sorry about your misfortunes Timmy. Your post reminded me of my '66 and ALL the probs I had with it. Same sort of thing happened with my girlfriend's Passat about 5 months ago as well. It's devastating when YOUR time and YOUR hard earned duckets are spent on a poor return.

Just keep cool, clear your mind, and go at it when your'e ready. There's a great deal of satisfaction that a man can derive from overcoming mechanical misshaps. Plus, it's a great way to learn.