Re: [T3] overheating

["Dave Hall" <dave@hallvw.clara.co.uk>]

Are you sure the flaps are working?  Look on the sides of the alloy fan
housing; there's a square section each side (easier to see on left) within
which a flap moves as the engine heats up.  The flap is fixed to an axle;
you can see theU™ûWcking through the sides, and it crosses behind the
distributor (gets in the way of adjusting the timing!).  If that doesn't
rotate about 1/4 turn as the engine warms up, that's the trouble.  May be
seized shut, or thermostat jammed shut (should fail-safe though).

I had my 1600TE Fastback apart when I discovered this, so it was handy.
If the bearings are worn, that could do it too.  There aren't too many
other things it can be.   Look at the timing instructions for your model on
the club site; it's a bit different from some.

Dave.
UK VW Type 3&4 Club
http://www.hallvw.clara.net/
-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Wilson <brum@mwilson.freeuk.com>
To: Type 3 list <type3@vwtype3.org>
Date: 18 May 1999 20:57
Subject: [T3] overheating


>Anyone know how to stop a FI fastback from overheating?  I've turned down
>the fuel mixture hence the rev's to around 800rpm.  Anything else I can
do?
>
>Thanks Mark
>'73 1600E fastback
>
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