[T3] 72 Square Fuel injected (not cranked in 25+ years)

Shane Hughes navyfj1fury at gmail.com
Mon Nov 10 10:07:41 PST 2014


Mike, is most of that around the tank, pump, and in the engine compartment?
On Nov 10, 2014 11:42 AM, "Mike Fisher" <fisherfarms at gmail.com> wrote:

> Replace All the 20+ feet of original fuel line with the cloth covering as
> it will pinhole leak badly now.  I used 20+ feet of 5/16" reinforced rubber
> Gates etc & 30+ new clamps.  Then put a good battery in it and get it
> started.
>
> On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 9:27 AM, Shane Hughes <navyfj1fury at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Folks, the 72 Square (manual trans.) I recently acquired has been idle
> for
> > the last 25+ years. New to FI on VW’s, so not sure where to start to see
> > where I am at with this engine. Injection system appears to be complete.
> > Thinking to start by checking the wiring and sensors per the Idiot
> manual.
> > Is this the best place to start? I know the fuel system will need a
> > complete cleaning, as well as the pump. Any advice and help will be
> > appreciated. I have owned quite a few Type 1’s over the years, so will
> > tackle the engine mechanical issues separately.
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks Much!
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