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Post by wheelnut on Aug 19, 2015 0:30:30 GMT 1
The water and dirt that got into the system during this time had continued to plague the car and destroy the fine tolerances of the internal workings of the mechanical injection until it would go no more. As it stands now, the fuel tank has been replaced, the fuel lines have been replaced where required or blown through, the internal pump has been replaced (again) and the under car pump has been replaced with an uprated Ford item. The filter has obviously been replaced. The metering head and fuel distributor has been reconditioned and the WUR has been reconditioned (I had the opportunity of a 16v one so that was used - allowing better control as it's adjustable) all 4 injectors were replaced. Sounds expensive! (and all caused by ordinary road muck)
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Post by eddypeck on Aug 19, 2015 13:45:34 GMT 1
Yes it was, but I'm not going to dwell on that. I would imagine after almost 30 years most of it was beyond it's best anyway, the majority of people I come across with similar set ups seem to be having problems now so it's a job that would have needed doing sooner or later. So the water and muck just brought mine to a standstill a little prematurely. But in the long run may have done me a favor as it's all replaced now and one less thing to worry about. I can enjoy it reliably now. As with most projects I've now spent more on it than it's market value, but I just need to sit back and watch the prices rise over the next few years .... not that I'm selling this one.
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Post by Rhubarb on Aug 19, 2015 18:37:10 GMT 1
Yes it was, but I'm not going to dwell on that. I would imagine after almost 30 years most of it was beyond it's best anyway, the majority of people I come across with similar set ups seem to be having problems now so it's a job that would have needed doing sooner or later. So the water and muck just brought mine to a standstill a little prematurely. But in the long run may have done me a favor as it's all replaced now and one less thing to worry about. I can enjoy it reliably now. As with most projects I've now spent more on it than it's market value, but I just need to sit back and watch the prices rise over the next few years .... not that I'm selling this one. These and other VW's of that era were known for having problems with the filler neck rotting out allowing dirt and water in..You used to be able to buy a replacement filler neck on it's own
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Post by natedog on Aug 19, 2015 18:46:24 GMT 1
Heritage still stock filler necks for the A1 chassis. Don't know about others
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Post by Joepublic on Aug 19, 2015 19:06:40 GMT 1
Heritage still stock filler necks for the A1 chassis. Don't know about others Plastic tank and filler on mk2s
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Post by eddypeck on Aug 20, 2015 12:02:34 GMT 1
Yes, plastic tank: But all sorted now with a replacement tank fitted, since that was the route of the problem obviously didn't want that to faff up all the new stuff that got fitted. Had it been a metal tank I imagine it would have been a bit more disastrous when the went through it with a grinder with all the sparks it would have caused!
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Post by eddypeck on Sept 29, 2015 15:34:39 GMT 1
And I made it to my first show this year:
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Post by Dragon on Sept 29, 2015 21:05:11 GMT 1
Looks nice and tidy
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