Re: [T3] type3 Digest #323

[Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

<x-charset ISO-8859-1>On 27 Sep 2002, at 12:29, Fiesta Cranberry wrote:

> >1) Timing should be set to TDC, the leftmost mark on the pulley, which
> >should look like:   |   | | |. Make sure that both the vacuum and
> >mechanical advances are working smoothly.

> OK, this I don't know but I will look in my book and try to figure out how to
> find this.

This is the kind of thing you will probably get help with.

> >2) The charging system regulating voltage should be 14.1-14.4V. If it is
> >less than 13.5V (measured above 2000 rpm, after a drive to warm it up)
> >replace the voltage regulator with a genuine Bosch.)

> Hmmm...this I'm not sure about.  I seem to remember the mechanic saying it
> was OK.

It's not likely that the mechanic knew that he should check it. It is a fluke of
the D-Jetronic design that it reacts poorly to low system voltage.

> >5) It is VERY likely that your shop has no idea how to deal with your car.


> Tell me about it.  These guys are supposed to be German car specialists.
> They've been there forever and worked on type 3's when they were new.  I
> think they just don't want to work on my car---they want to work on the
> new stuff.  Their attitude seems to be, "Run it into the ground and then
> get a real car."  And I can't find anyone else who will even TRY to work
> on it.  The local bug guru (Folk Wisdom I think is the name) practically
> held up garlic and a cross in my face when I asked him to work on The
> Baroness.

I'm afraid this is a very common attitude. You need to find a place with better
karma. Isn't Bill & Steve's in the Bay Area? They should have some
recommendations.

> >You're in luck, however. There are a lot of people on this list who live
> >in the Bay area; one of them might be able to help you out.

> Oh please, PLEASE...someone come forward!!!  PLEASE recommend someone
> who can cure The Baroness.

I see you have a volunteer. Remember to be VERY nice to them.  ;-)

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