<div dir="ltr">To All:<div>I received the Bosch condenser and installed it. The Fastback is running very well once again. The condenser that I took out had no markings at all so I am confirming it was the culprit. Hope this info is helpful. Thank you. </div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Tue, Mar 12, 2024 at 12:37 PM Jim Adney <<a href="mailto:jadney@vwtype3.org">jadney@vwtype3.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">I have genuine Bosch condensors here, some NOS but mostly good used. <br>
That's what I use for distributor rebuilds if I get one in that has an incorrect <br>
one or an aftermarket one. These should never need to be replaced. I <br>
charge a premium for them, because they are otherwise NLA.<br>
<br>
I tend to be skeptical of any unmarked, goldish, aftermarket condensors. <br>
Never replace or throw away a genuine Bosch condensor.<br>
<br>
Jim<br>
<br>
On 11 Mar 2024 at 18:24, Joseph Galeone wrote:<br>
<br>
> Absolutely no markings on the one I took out.<br>
> <br>
> Joseph Galeone<br>
> 917 692 4910<br>
> <br>
> <br>
> <br>
> <br>
> On Mon, Mar 11, 2024 at 3:17PM Jim Adney <<a href="mailto:jadney@vwtype3.org" target="_blank">jadney@vwtype3.org</a>> wrote:<br>
> <br>
> > Anything is possible, but this seems unlikely if your condensor was a<br>
> > Bosch<br>
> > condensor. For the record, I've never seen nor heard of a Bosch condensor<br>
> > that had failed. All my cars have old, original Bosch condensors running<br>
> > in<br>
> > them.<br>
> ><br>
> > I can't say the same for modern condensors sold by Bosch. I've seen a<br>
> > number of them that were gold colored and appear to have been made by<br>
> > someone else and packaged in a Bosch box. The old OE Bosch condensors<br>
> > were silver colored and had the Bosch logo and 10-digit part number<br>
> > stamped on the end.<br>
> ><br>
> > Nevertheless, I hope you've found and fixed your problem.<br>
> ><br>
> > Jim<br>
> ><br>
> > On 11 Mar 2024 at 11:20, Joseph Galeone wrote:<br>
> ><br>
> > > Someone helped me identify a weak spark from the distributor. I replaced<br>
> > > the condenser borrowing one from my Ghia. The Fasty ran great with the<br>
> > > loaner condenser. I ordered a new one and will install it as soon as it<br>
> > > arrives. I will do some test driving and she how she does. Does this<br>
> > sound<br>
> > > like it is the problem/solution? Thanks all.<br>
> > ><br>
> > > On Fri, Mar 8, 2024 at 1:08PM Jim Adney <<a href="mailto:jadney@vwtype3.org" target="_blank">jadney@vwtype3.org</a>> wrote:<br>
> > ><br>
> > > > On 7 Mar 2024 at 7:35, Joseph Galeone wrote:<br>
> > > ><br>
> > > > > My ~72 Fasty has been running very well until the last time I<br>
> > > > > went to take her for a drive. She will start everytime but will not<br>
> > run.<br>
> > > > > The motor does not react to the throttle. I can hear the fuel pump<br>
> > > > > working, it appears there is fuel to the injectors, I pulled the<br>
> > > > injectors<br>
> > > > > and sprayed carb cleaner through them using a 9V battery to open<br>
> > them.<br>
> > > > The<br>
> > > > > engine just sputters for awhile then dies.<br>
> > > ><br>
> > > > Sorry for being slow to respond, Joe. Life keeps putting up<br>
> > > > distractions....<br>
> > > ><br>
> > > > Here are a few things you should check:<br>
> > > ><br>
> > > > Check the vacuum hose that connects the pressure sensor to the intake<br>
> > air<br>
> > > > distributor. Check both ends, to make SURE they are connected.<br>
> > > ><br>
> > > > Check the voltage across the battery. With the engine running, it<br>
> > should<br>
> > > > be<br>
> > > > close to 13 V. Normally I'd ask you to check it at higher rpm, when it<br>
> > > > should<br>
> > > > be above 14 V, but that does not seem to be an option for you.<br>
> > > ><br>
> > > > With the engine running, check the voltage across the fuel pump relay<br>
> > > > contacts. That relay should be closed, so the voltage drop across it<br>
> > > > should<br>
> > > > be zero, or close to zero. If you see several volts there, you can<br>
> > open up<br>
> > > > the<br>
> > > > relay and clean the contacts with a points file.<br>
> > > ><br>
> > > > If the throttle seems to have no effect, make SURE the gas pedal is<br>
> > > > actually<br>
> > > > opening the throttle. This will probably take two people. Seems<br>
> > unlikely,<br>
> > > > but<br>
> > > > something could have come loose at one end, or the cable might have<br>
> > > > broken.<br>
> > > ><br>
> > > > Let us know what you find.<br>
> > > ><br>
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</blockquote></div><br clear="all"><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><span style="background-color:rgb(238,238,238)">Joseph Galeone</span></div><div><span style="background-color:rgb(238,238,238)">917 692 4910</span></div><div><span style="background-color:rgb(238,238,238)"><br><br></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>