Re: [T3] Preparing for engine removal - was: Questions concerning fuel injection

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

> > 3) Any advice on repairing the sending unit? Can I avoid getting a new
one?
>
> Unscrew the nut on the bottom and remove the cover. Be careful of the
> sensor wire; it is fragile. I can usually fix these if you don't trust
yourself.
>

There's an illustration on my website that will help you anticipate what's
inside the fuel sender unit.
http://www.hallvw.clara.co.uk/fuelsend.htm

Dave.
UK VW Type 3 & 4 Club
http://www.hallvw.clara.co.uk/
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>
To: <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: Friday, November 08, 2002 2:10 AM
Subject: Re: [T3] Preparing for engine removal - was: Questions concerning
fuel injection


> On 7 Nov 2002, at 21:16, Hugh Lawrence wrote:
>
> > 1) Anyone know a place I can get a T3 gas tank? These seem hard to come
by.
> > Is there any recommendable alternative to replacement?
>
> In general, you can clean them out and continue to use them. They only
rust
> because the overflow hose out to the filler pipe is cracked, letting water
get in
> the tank. You MUST fix this or the water will ruin everything.
>
> I think you can clean yours out, but if you really need a better one, I
have
> good used ones. They are hard to ship, however, so you should look for one
> in your area.
>
> > 2) Any advice on how to deal with a fuel injected system that's gotten
rust
> > in it?
>
> Clean the tank, fix the cracked overflow hose, replace the filter.
>
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> Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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