Re: [T3] 2 condensor questions

[Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 13 May 2003 at 1:03, Per Lindgren wrote:

> The symptoms is that the spark dies, so when I do the check as per the 
> Haynes manual it has a strong sparkplug like spark at the points. The 
> ignition system is stock, but I do have a new coil as well (also from 
> Intermotor).

Can I assume that when you replace the capacitor/condensor the spark comes  
back to normal?  

It's possible that either the inductance of the coil or the capacitance of the 
capacitor/condensor are different from the Bosch versions. If this lead to a 
faster rise time (see my previous answer to your previous question) then the 
points might arc as they open. All this is pretty hard to judge because it 
depends COMPLETELY on how quickly you open the points. You are not likely to be 
able to open them as quickly by hand as they open in normal use even at idle, 
let alone at any reasonable RPM.

I never do this kind of test, but I've never had this kind of trouble, either. 
So I don't know what you should expect to see.

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