Re: [T3] addendum to vapor lock question

[David Y <goob@adelphia.net>]

At 03:40 PM 11/20/2005, Jim wrote:
> There's also your extra oil cooler
> above the transmission. That may 
> add heat to the line, as well as to the transmission. It's worth 
> thinking about.... (Herb's Law of Unintended
> Consequences)

Good point, but I think we can rule this out since the oil cooler was put
in after this happened the first time (not as a remedy for this problem,
of course ;). I have taken care to make sure the line doesn't touch the
transmission or the heater boxes anywhere, and that it isn't pinched at
the grommet. 

By the way, if anyone needs to replace that grommet at the sheet metal, I
got mine from one of those generic "Help!" kits from a FLAPS
that has various size grommets. The largest one in the pack is an exact
fit.

> I doubt if it's
> anythink like a "weakness" in the pump. If it's a 
> pump flaw, then I'd suspect a bit of dirt in one of the valves, which
> is something that can be cleaned out.

Sounds like it's time to pull the pump and inspect. Not sure exactly what
I'm looking for, so I'll scope out the relevant sections in my Bentley
and Haynes. It's one of those Brosol Brazilian units.

Thanks!!

Dave



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