[T3] Started after seven years, now what?

[Dan Badeer]

I'd like to add to Jim's excellent suggestions.

Do the "hard harder" test on the brakes, in the garage.  You press on
the brake pedal for a few seconds, then press harder and hold for 10
to 15 seconds.  If there is a leak somewhere, it should show up.  It's
nice to find brake problems before you actually have an emergency
situation on the road.

Good luck!
Dan

On Mon, Aug 20, 2012 at 11:20 AM, Jim Adney <jadney at vwtype3.org> wrote:
> On 20 Aug 2012 at 7:33, Jacob Adam Schroeder wrote:
>
>> Last night I cranked her over for the first time (using a
>> new battery) and . . . sure enough, she fired right up.
>
>> Now what?
>
> Let it run a little longer, running at various rpms, until it's well
> warmed up. Then change the oil and lube the 4 zerks on the front
> beam. If you just changed the oil, check the brakes and drive it a
> bit, if possible, then change the oil a second time.
>
> For oil, I've found that I can buy diesel engine oil that meets
> earlier (better for us) gasoline engine ratings. Look for 15W-30
> diesel oil that also meets (look on the back) the SL, IIRC, rating.
> This stuff is actually pretty cheap if you buy generic in a 2 gal
> jug. I think I just paid $18 for 2 gal.
>
> As a basic check that the FI system is hooked up correctly, verify
> that you hear a relay click when you turn the kay ON and then a
> second click ~1 second later.
>
> The first maintenance thing you should probably do would be to fix
> the most likely broken overflow hose on your gas tank. For your '72
> the kits cost $30 from me. This will keep dirt and water out of your
> gas tank.
>
> The Pertronix should be fine, but check the timing anyway, and note
> that the '72 requires a special timing proceedure which can ONLY be
> found in the brown Bentley manual. Follow it carefully.
>
> With the engine warmed up after a drive, check the voltage at the
> battery with the engine running at medium rpm. It should be 14.1-14.4
> V. If it is lower than 13.5 V, you NEED a new voltage regulator. This
> is a common failure item that often gets overlooked. Low voltage will
> give poor (overly rich) running and terrible gas mileage.
>
> Good luck and happy to have you back,
>
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