Re: [T3] Brake bleeding and other hydraulics

[Constantino Tobio <ctobio@gmail.com>]

Jim Adney wrote:

> Which flange? The filter, between the flanges is usually rotted out by
> now,
>
>too.
>
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>

The flange in question is visible from the top of the engine, near cyl
#1. On the crossover pipe from the IAD to the EGR, the flange where the
crossover pipe meets the EGR. The pipe rusted off the flange. There's no
signs of carbon/scorching here, though I can check with the engine running.

The filter is fine- in fact, it's not even particularly rusty (I know
it's stainless steel and will corrode less quickly). It looks like
whoever last replaced this filter used stainless steel nuts/bolts, too,
since they don't look too rusty either.

Maybe this guy's mechanic knew his T3s.

>It's more likely that the fuel ring is just empty and you're helping to fill it 
>up by venting the air from it. You can save your starter a lot of work by 
>jumpering around the fuel pump relay, allowing the pump to run, until you stop 
>hearing air bubbling up in the gas tank. Then try starting. It won't be 
>perfect, because there will still be some air in the injectors themselves, but 
>this makes things a LOT easier.
>
>I sell switche assemblies which allow you to do this easily any time you need 
>to start. I have installed them in several of my cars which had this starting 
>problem.
>
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>
I figure in this scenario some sort of momentary switch is the way to
go, right. I can mail you offline for a price on this solution, or a
wiring diagram or something (I'm capable of fabricating this solution).

Was this an issue with these cars when new? What's worn such that this
problem is exposed?

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