Re: [T3] Brake bleeding and other hydraulics

[Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 13 May 2005 at 15:31, Constantino Tobio wrote:

> Jim Adney wrote:
> 
> > Which flange? The filter, between the flanges is usually rotted out by
> > now,

> 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.

That should have exhaust gas coming out of it. Checking it with the engine 
running is a good idea. You can remove the filter completely and make a plate 
to block off that port. The gasket is just one of the small diamond shaped ones 
for the preheater ports on beetle engines; they're in every gasket set.

> >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.

> 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).

I just put together a momentary pushbutton on a little strap that you can bolt 
under there. It's got wires attached that run to the fuel pump.

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

This seems to get worse as the cars get older. I've never really figured out a 
solution other than this switch, however. Replacing all the injectors seems to 
help, but at ~$160 for a set that's pretty expensive, and then those injectors 
will just get old again. Since the starting problem is the only problem, the 
switch seemed to be a pretty good solution.

I think I had the assemblies priced at just over $10.

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