[T3] Fastback Engine Issue

[Jim Adney]

I have genuine Bosch condensors here, some NOS but mostly good used. 
That's what I use for distributor rebuilds if I get one in that has an incorrect 
one or an aftermarket one. These should never need to be replaced. I 
charge a premium for them, because they are otherwise NLA.

I tend to be skeptical of any unmarked, goldish, aftermarket condensors. 
Never replace or throw away a genuine Bosch condensor.

Jim

On 11 Mar 2024 at 18:24, Joseph Galeone wrote:

> Absolutely no markings on the one I took out.
> 
> Joseph Galeone
> 917 692 4910
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Mon, Mar 11, 2024 at 3:17PM Jim Adney <jadney at vwtype3.org> wrote:
> 
> > Anything is possible, but this seems unlikely if your condensor was a
> > Bosch
> > condensor. For the record, I've never seen nor heard of a Bosch condensor
> > that had failed. All my cars have old, original Bosch condensors running
> > in
> > them.
> >
> > I can't say the same for modern condensors sold by Bosch. I've seen a
> > number of them that were gold colored and appear to have been made by
> > someone else and packaged in a Bosch box. The old OE Bosch condensors
> > were silver colored and had the Bosch logo and 10-digit part number
> > stamped on the end.
> >
> > Nevertheless, I hope you've found and fixed your problem.
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > On 11 Mar 2024 at 11:20, Joseph Galeone wrote:
> >
> > > Someone helped me identify a weak spark from the distributor.  I replaced
> > > the condenser borrowing one from my Ghia. The Fasty ran great with the
> > > loaner condenser. I ordered a new one and will install it as soon as it
> > > arrives. I will do some test driving and she how she does. Does this
> > sound
> > > like it is the problem/solution? Thanks all.
> > >
> > > On Fri, Mar 8, 2024 at 1:08PM Jim Adney <jadney at vwtype3.org> wrote:
> > >
> > > > On 7 Mar 2024 at 7:35, Joseph Galeone wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > My ~72 Fasty has been running very well until the last time I
> > > > > went to take her for a drive. She will start everytime but will not
> > run.
> > > > > The motor does not react to the throttle. I can hear the fuel pump
> > > > > working, it appears there is fuel to the injectors, I pulled the
> > > > injectors
> > > > > and sprayed carb cleaner through them using a 9V battery to open
> > them.
> > > > The
> > > > > engine just sputters for awhile then dies.
> > > >
> > > > Sorry for being slow to respond, Joe. Life keeps putting up
> > > > distractions....
> > > >
> > > > Here are a few things you should check:
> > > >
> > > > Check the vacuum hose that connects the pressure sensor to the intake
> > air
> > > > distributor. Check both ends, to make SURE they are connected.
> > > >
> > > > Check the voltage across the battery. With the engine running, it
> > should
> > > > be
> > > > close to 13 V. Normally I'd ask you to check it at higher rpm, when it
> > > > should
> > > > be above 14 V, but that does not seem to be an option for you.
> > > >
> > > > With the engine running, check the voltage across the fuel pump relay
> > > > contacts. That relay should be closed, so the voltage drop across it
> > > > should
> > > > be zero, or close to zero. If you see several volts there, you can
> > open up
> > > > the
> > > > relay and clean the contacts with a points file.
> > > >
> > > > If the throttle seems to have no effect, make SURE the gas pedal is
> > > > actually
> > > > opening the throttle. This will probably take two people. Seems
> > unlikely,
> > > > but
> > > > something could have come loose at one end, or the cable might have
> > > > broken.
> > > >
> > > > Let us know what you find.
> > > >
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