[T3] Cold Starting Problem

[Adriel Rowley]

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> From: jadney at vwtype3.org
> To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 22:44:37 -0600
> Subject: Re: [T3] Cold Starting Problem
>
> On 22 Dec 2010 at 17:03, rcrogers1 at peoplepc.com wrote:
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> If it does, the solution is to add a switch under the dash to run the
> fuel pump for a few seconds before you try to start the car. I have
> these switches in each of my cars and I sell a kit to add this to any
> FI type 3 ($10 for MT, $11 for AT.)
>
For those that are savvy, why not tell us how to do it?  $10 is a lot 
for parts that cost $2, if that. ;)  Think I have it figured, but want 
to be sure. ;)  Even have a switch for it, from when it was push button 
start.

> This MAY be a hint that your fuel pump is about to crap out. They're
> all starting to do this by now. There's a small rubber bit inside
> there that serves as a check valve and after 30+ years, those bits of
> rubber are starting to crumble. If/when that happens to you, the car
> will no longer run at all, but sometimes we get some warning shots
> before the whole thing disintegrates.
>
My pump is brand new, and it does this.  Noticed it is less with the two 
rebuilt injectors, so makes since, so it does not always mean the pump.
;)


Thank you,
Adriel