Re: [T3] some tune up questions....

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 16 Mar 00, at 11:41, mark kaylor wrote:

> i'm tuning my car up very soon and i have some questions regarding a few of 
> the procedures.  first, when i remove the air cleaner how do i clean it?  do 
> i soak the whole thing in a cleaning agent?  or just the top or bottom?

Just clean the bottom. Pour out the oil, wipe it "clean," fill to line 
with fresh oil. Don't lay the top part upside down while you do this 
as that will allow oil to drain into its outlet; always be careful to 
never invert the top half.

> question two:  is their an easy way to get the spark plugs started in their 
> threads?  the last time i changed plugs i ended up dropping and losing a 
> plug in the number three cylinder.  it took me hours to fish it out.

Buy a good spark plug socket. It should either have a rubber collar 
or a magnet that will hold the plug in until the threads are started.

> question three:  bleeding brakes.  i have alot of air in my lines, but last 
> time i tried to bleed the system out i couldn't even get the nuts loosened.  
> they seem stripped and i don't want to break them off.

Buy a 6-point 7mm wrench or socket. Brace against the head of 
the wrench as you turn in order to apply a pure torque, no excess 
side force. It MAY break off anyway. I can get them loose if you 
want to send them to me for rebuilding. I can even remove broken 
bleeders, but that's harder.

> is the best technique to have someone pump the brakes up and then open the 
> bleeder to let the air out?  is there any other way to do this?

Put a clear plastic hose on the bleeder with the other end in a 
bottle or jar. Open the valve and just pump. It's helpful to have 
someone in the car to pump while someone else is at the wheel 
watching the bubbles and periodically checking the reservoir to 
make sure you don't draw it down and suck in more air.

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

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