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Re: [T3] FI/carb engine case (was First time timing)


On 25 Sep 98, at 7:24, Luis A. Pieretti wrote:

> 
> |> Can I use the same engine case if I wanted to change carbs to FI ?
> |> What is the different if any between the two cases.
> 
> |There is very little difference between the cases.  You will need one
> |FI head, however.  The left FI head has a threaded boss for the
> |cylinder head temp sensor.  The carbed engines did not have this.
> 
> 
> I know the heads are different but can I use the same engine case?
> What is the little difference you talking about?.

The FI engine gets different studs at the fuel pump hole.  On 68-9 
cars, there is no stud in the front hole.  What studs there are, are 
shorter for FI.  That is the only difference I can think of, and that 
can be easily changed.

Jim
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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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