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Hi Everyone,
This is Manish again . Read some interesting comments on the issue of oil coolers . Correctly said that the main cooling factor is the flow of air . That is why it is important that the engine be kept clean from grime and mud deposits ö a much neglected aspect . It helps in better dissipation of heat . Also read in some VW related FAQ on the Web that painting the cylinder fins black ( not the block ) helps in better dissipation of heat . Though there is no scientific justification provided ( perhaps concept of black body ) this would certainly help those with stock cast iron cylinders - prevention of rust ö by using BOSNY SPRAY öON temp resistant Paint ( British Company )- costs around $ 7 in India . This requires no primer and the only requirement is that the surface be clean and free of rust and be heated to at least 100 deg C . That should not be a problem as one can run the engine without the air jacket and the tins in the car itself with the cylinders exposed . Formation of rust on the fins particularly in coastal climates can drastically reduce engine life . Coming back to oil-coolers , I canât say much about enhanced engines but for stock ones a suitable oil cooler does help . I have fitted one in my 1302 and am trying to figure how to fit one in my 71 squareback ( single carb ) ö any suggestions ? The main point to be kept in mind is not to fit a very large one as doing so would definitely require more oil pressure . I have fitted a mercedes oil cooler of roughly the same size as a stock VW one with fans . point to be noted is that if oil temp is kept within respectable limits the life of brgs is increased . It is a relatively simpler job to change the 4 cylinders and pistons but a major and delicate one if the block also has to be opened up. Also it is a misconcept that an additional oil cooler would improve the oil change cycle . Stock vw engines ( except type ö4 ) donât have a sand seal and hence in its absence the oil change cycle should remain un!
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On Wed, 09 Apr 2003 type3-d-request@vwtype3.org wrote :
>type3-d Digest Volume 2003 : Issue 79
>
>Today's Topics:
> Re: type3-d Digest V2003 #75 [ "Jason Weigel" <notchboy@cox.net> ]
> Re: [T3] fuel injection problem [ Russ wolfe <russella@prairieinet.ne ]
> [T3] Got my car! (was, I'M BAAACK!!) [ Aaron Clow <vw_variant71@yahoo.com> ]
> Re: [T3] Magnet in sump [ "Shad Laws" <shad@lnengineering.com ]
> Re: [T3] Speedo rebuilding.. [ Scott Taylor <scottbtaylor@earthlin ]
> Re: type3-d Digest V2003 #75 [ Scott Taylor <scottbtaylor@earthlin ]
> RE: [T3] muffler? [ jason.smith@sarcom.com ]
> Re: [T3] also new to the list [ Per Lindgren <lindgre@online.no> ]
> RE: [T3] Safety belts [ "Travis Keedy" <trav@keedyweb.net> ]
> Re: [T3] fuel injection problem [ Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org> ]
> Re: [T3] Safety belts [ Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org> ]
> RE: [T3] Safety belts [ Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org> ]
> RE: [T3] fuel injection, starting [ "Vlach, Joe -CKHS" <JoeV@cksd.wedne ]
> RE: [T3] Safety belts [ "Travis Keedy" <trav@keedyweb.net> ]
> RE: [T3] fuel injection, starting [ jason.smith@sarcom.com ]
> RE: [T3] fuel injection, starting [ Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org> ]
> RE: [T3] What I did over the weekend [ "D. & L. Walters" <waltee@prodigy.n ]
> [T3] Engine Oil & Cooling [ "Carver" <carver@ncwebsurfer.com> ]
> Re: [T3] Engine Oil & Cooling [ "Toby Erkson" <air_cooled_nut@pobox ]
> > That's the part that amazes me. I'm only 5'10" and I have my seat all the
>way
> > to the rear. I'd really like to have it back another inch. I'd think you
>guys
> > would really be hurting for leg room.
>
>Its the long drives that slowly kill the knees! If my car wasnt so bone
>stock original Id bend the stopping tabs at the front of the rail groove to
>give me extra length. But it leads to chipped paint on the seat base and
>potential broken spot welds on the track.
>
>jason
>On Tue, 2003-04-08 at 22:12, VWDREW@aol.com wrote:
> > I am working on a 71 Squareback with FI. I have determind that im not getting any power to the fuel pump. So far I have replaced both of the relays for the fuel pump, but to no availe still no power to the pump, I've check the wirirng for both relays and there right. At this point im at a loss at to why im not getting any power from the fuel pump relay to the fuel pump. As for the fuel pump its dead so that will be next to replace. But I could use some ideas on why no power to the pump.
> >
> >
>You realize, that the pump only gets power for about 1-2 seconds when
>you first turn the key on. It will restart, when the engine starts
>cranking or turning over.
>To check the pump itself, try hot-wiring it and see if it runs. Do you
>hear a double click when you first turn the key on. Check the wiring to
>the relay under the back seat. That is the main power relay for the FI.
>
>--
>Russ Wolfe
>'66 FB MT
>'71 FB AT
>'65 Bug (not running)
>russw@classicvw.org
>http://www.classicvw.org
>
>
>--- Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org> wrote:
> >>> Type 3 content: The list seems pretty quiet the
>last few days. The northern midwest and east got snow
>again yesterday and so maybe most of us just kept our
>type 3s off the streets until the salt dissipates. It
>should be warm outside soon and I'm eager to start
>getting some actual car work done. <<<
>
>Warm? What is warm? I can't recall... drizzly, snowy,
>cold in NY today... Luckily the storms (more later
>this week I hear) held off until after I picked up my
>new Squareback (my first Type
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