[T3] type3-vwtype3.org Digest, Vol 70, Issue 32

Tue Jul 26 14:31:51 PDT 2016

Hello Dave,

Many thanks for you advice to my exhaust problem.

Last night I plugged up the small exhaust holes with a "muffler putty". Once this was done the exhaust seem a lot healthier however no less exhaust noise! I have a replacement kombi muffler with a type 3 exhaust conversion kit ready to be installed.

I pulled out the plugs and tested the compression. One side 120 PSI and the other 130 PSI. Still the same readings as last time some 18,000 miles ago. Plugs still in good order and a nice colour from the burn.  Am very happy that my problem was a very tired old muffler as you suggested.

Had forgotten how awkward the removal / installation of the rear plugs, still, job got done and now for a final tune today ready for the 5 hour trip this Friday to Valla Beach mid coast in New South Wales where our biggest VW swap meet is held every two years.

If anybody knows a easier way to extract the rear plugs I would love to know!  I used a 3/8" drive socket (with rubber insert) and a 1/4" drive ratchet which seems to work well in the confined space.   I have new push on connectors (non VW screw pin type), seems makes more work in this confined space .  Might have to change that!

Regards,

Ross (Australia)
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>   1. Re: type3-vwtype3.org Digest, Vol 70, Issue 28 (Ross G Clarke)
>   2. Re: GOOD wiring diagram? (Max Welton)
>   3. Re: exhasust popping, was type3-vwtype3.org Digest, Vol 70,
>      Issue 28 (Dave Hall)
>   4. Gauge Bulbs (Max Welton)
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> Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2016 08:20:58 +1000
> From: Ross G Clarke <clarkeross28 at internode.on.net>
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> Subject: Re: [T3] type3-vwtype3.org Digest, Vol 70, Issue 28
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> Hello all,
> 
> My 66 Fastback has developed a "popping" noise out of the exhaust pipe!
> 
> The muffler is old with a few small holes that lets out a little exhaust gases.
> 
> I replaced the heads with new units some 15,000 miles ago however the lower crank and case was left alone. After this work I was getting 120 - 130 PSI compression.
> 
> The motor seems to be accelerating well, with no problems at idle.
> 
> I am about to carry out another compression test to see where the motor is after the 15,000 miles.
> 
> Would this noise be caused some old baffles loose in the muffler or worst still a few pull crank studs causing this irregular exhaust popping?
> 
> Has anyone experienced this noise from the exhaust before?
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Ross (Australia)
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> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2016 00:45:22 +0100
> From: "Dave Hall" <dave at hallvw.clara.co.uk>
> To: <type3 at vwtype3.org>
> Subject: Re: [T3] exhasust popping, was type3-vwtype3.org Digest, Vol
> 	70,	Issue 28
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> Does this happen mainly on over-run, Ross? If so, it's most likely the holes
> in the exhaust are letting in some air, which is burning some of the unburnt
> fuel. Try closing the few small holes with some exhaust paste and see if it
> still happens.
> 
> Dave
> UK VW Type 3&4 Club
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: type3-vwtype3.org [mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org]
> On Behalf Of Ross G Clarke
> Sent: 25 July 2016 23:21
> To: type3-vwtype3.org at lists.vwtype3.org
> Subject: Re: [T3] type3-vwtype3.org Digest, Vol 70, Issue 28
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> My 66 Fastback has developed a "popping" noise out of the exhaust pipe!
> 
> The muffler is old with a few small holes that lets out a little exhaust
> gases.
> 
> I replaced the heads with new units some 15,000 miles ago however the lower
> crank and case was left alone. After this work I was getting 120 - 130 PSI
> compression.
> 
> The motor seems to be accelerating well, with no problems at idle.
> 
> I am about to carry out another compression test to see where the motor is
> after the 15,000 miles.
> 
> Would this noise be caused some old baffles loose in the muffler or worst
> still a few pull crank studs causing this irregular exhaust popping?
> 
> Has anyone experienced this noise from the exhaust before?
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Ross (Australia)
> 
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> Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2016 03:17:03 +0000 (UTC)
> From: Max Welton <max_welton_2k at yahoo.com>
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> Subject: [T3] Gauge Bulbs
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> Are these bulbs still available? For my 12 volt car.
> Max Welton http://www.maxwelton2k.net/
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