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Re: [T3] Distributor and breather box questions


On 28 Apr 2005 at 21:35, Daniel Baum wrote:

> > Nope, that is where the books are wrong. I have noticed this before. The
> > very first baffle came without the ridge, and had 2 very thin gaskets
> > glued to it.
> 
> Well, I went and took the gaskets out. You know, even Bentley shows a gasket 
> there? If it's a mistake, then it's a pretty widespread one.

It's a mistake. I never knew there was a flat baffle that used gaskets. All the 
OG engines I've taken apart just had the simple ridged baffle and NO gaskets. 
Adding gaskets will just raise the breather stand and make trouble for you. Use 
a little sealant if you like.

-- 
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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