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Re: [T3] Shes a little slow


On 30 Jul 2001, at 2:27, Mike Wodkowski wrote:

> 
> > It's unusual for the 72 dual vacuum can to lose function on both
> > sides at once, although it is common for the retard diaphram to
> > tear. I've had such bad luck with those that I avoid taking those
> > distributors apart for fear that moving the cannister arm will cause
> > a failure. Those units are EXPENSIVE!
> 
> So, that being said, to what extent is the retard necessary and what
> would have to be done to get around it (don't worry Jim, this is only
> theoretical;)).

Bosch claimed that the 73 brain made the retard unnecessary, so I 
would swap in a 73 brain and treat the engine like a 73. The 73 
brain is also an "E" brain, but the bosch number ends in 048 
instead of 028.

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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