Re: [T3] More engine rebuild Qs

[Matthew Jones <m@vw1600e.org.uk>]

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> 1. What can I use to plug the large hole in the bellhousing (top  
> right, looking
> from the rear, near mounting bolt hole). ISTR this is for a sensor on the
> Type 1 FI or something?
>
> 2. 8mm studs in case savers. What torque on the head nuts? >>
>
> 1.) Yes, this is a sensor hole for the t-1 FI. I don't know what you can put
> in there, maybe another old sensor. (insert rolling eyes icon here)

Right, thanks :-).
Some epoxy then...

> 2.) It's 18 ft lbs (25 Nm).

Thanks. Exactly what Bentley says for beetle heads (as per Jim's comment).

> Don't forget to get an 1/8th inch pipe plug (prefereably a short brass one)
> for the t-1 oil pressure sending unit hole (on the left top side of  
> the case),

Very good point. That would have been messy and embarassing.

> and you'll need a 8mm to 6mm step stud for the oil cooler bolt, and some way

Yes, there are no studs on there at the moment.

> to plug the t-1 dipstick tube.

Got 3 turns of an M8 tap down it so I could screw & epoxy a short  
screw in there. The brass (?) tube is soft enough that the tap flared  
it a bit and went in OK. I did consider soldering some plumbing  
fittings over the end (10mm copper pipe would have hammered onto the  
tube) but didn't have a 10mm cap to hand.

>  I hope this helps.

Yes, I'd missed some of your points!

--
Matt.


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