Re: [T3] Engine Timing?

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

On 13 Apr 2002, at 11:28, Drake wrote:

> > Does your breather box have 1 or 2 plastic plugs on top?
> 
> One

> > Does your oil filler
> > pipe have a short stub pointing upward just outside of where it bolts to
> the case?

> Yes
> 
> > Is there a steel tube that attaches to the front cover of the intake air
> > distributor and wraps around the IAD and comes rearward along the lower
> > right side of the IAD?
> 
> No.

Okay, good, this is the simpler 68-71 system.

> > How much stuff did you transfer to the new engine from the old one?
> 
> Everything

> > Have you measured the compression? This was lowered on 72-3 engines.
> 
> Yes, I dont remember the exact number right now, but it was about 110-120 I
> believe

That's fine.

> Oh one last thing...I took the pressure sensor out this morning..to see if
> there was a bosch pn on the outside anywhere...unfortunately the only number I
> found was 030. Does this mean anything? its on the top, front side of the
> sensor.

That doesn't mean anything to me, it may be the Bosch date code. The part 
# should be stamped on one of the rounded sides. On original units and units 
purchased thru VW there will also be a VW #. It may be hidden under dirt or 
undercoating.

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