Re: [T3] Lots of engine questions

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

> 1.    I am getting a miss in the engine.  I am going to do the usuall
> plugs, wires, cap, rotor and points.  Where is the condensor located?  I
> can not see it.

Bolted to the side of the dist.

> 2.    I believe that I probably need to do a valve adjustment.  I am
> sure the PO never did anything like that.  I have never really
> understood the importance of this myself until recently.  How long does
> this process usually take?  I have what appears to be a good book
> (chilton's) that covers the type 3 specifically.  I just did an oil
> change.  Was this stupid? Will there be a lot of oil draining out of the
> head with the valve cover removed? I am used to engines with the heads
> on top.

Chilton's is NOT a good book. Get a Bentley. Valve adjustment will take
you an hour or so the first time, 10 minutes once you understand what
you're doing. Oil change is fine, little oil will come out of the valve
covers with the engine off.

> 3.    Does a compression test indicate the health of the valves / seats?

Yes, those and the piston/cylinders/rings.

> 4.    Next to the coil there is a ceramic component that I ASSume is a
> resistor.  I can not find that part in any VW wiring diagrams.  What is
> it for?  Is this standard on a type 3?

Probably means that the PO replaced the coil with an aftermarket coil that
required a resistor, a mistake. A OE coil with no resistor would be more
reliable. OE, not a new Bosch replacement.

> 5.    The oil breather has 2 pipes coming off of it.  One is steel and
> goes straight down.  The other is coming off the side of the breather.
> Where is this one SUPPOSED to go?  The PO had a piece of hose coming off
> of it and going down also.  Can I plug this one since there is another?

It originally went to the air cleaner so the case vapors could be burned.
You can plug the hose only if the lower pipe is open at the bottom. ONE of
them must be able to breathe.

> 6.    One of the carberators is leaking, I believe around the butterfly
> valve.  Is there a rebuild kit available for these?

Probably, but you have to find out exactly which carb you have.

> 7.    There is a round disc shaped portion of the carberator that is
> apparently the choke actuator.  There is an electrical connetion there.
> Next to it is a 6V.  Does this mean 6 volt?  This is a 12 volt system.
> Is this just the heater that heats up the choke?  What is the effect of
> not having it connected?

That's the choke. It should be connected, but 12V will burn it up. It has
probably already been destroyed. If not, it's worth something to the 6V
folks. If it's not connected (or disabled) your engine will run way too
rich.

> 8.    The timing marks on the pulley should be referenced to what on the
> engine?  Perhaps I am missing something?  It has been a long time since
> I did this kind of work, but I recall chevy's have a little pointer
> above the damper pulley with timing marks.

There is a boss sticking out of the rear of the fan housing. It has a flat
on one side. Align the flat with the timing mark. This was made to view
from above.



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