VdubEd's Mk1 Cabriolet 'Felix'

[mikinoz]

So the $150 question remains where is the best place to purchase 3/15 proportion valves?

[VdubEd]

Yes that is the $$$$ question the adjustable ones seem pretty easy to find on eBay US. But then you've got to pay for postage, seems to be the best option I've found so far. Thanks, ed

[roccodingo]

Available new from VWClassic parts or VW heratige

"Bremskraftregler
Art.: 533612151A
Bremskraftregler zur Montage am Hauptbremszylinder
druckabhängig. passend für Scirocco 16V
mit Scheibenbremsen hinten

Dieser Artikel ist geeignet für:
Scirocco Modelljahre 86-92


Preis pro Regler:
104,00 EUR inkl. MwSt., zzgl. Versandkosten"

Bit pricey at 104 euro each but i paid 108 for mine...

[VdubEd]

Bummer that's a lot of money! I think I'll have to go for it though, I've spent so much on this rig already it would be a shame not to go ahead with it. Hopefully I can sell the other ones I got to help!

Thanks rocco, ed

[VdubEd]

Ok anyone got any advice for getting the fuel injectors out?? I can't for the life of me get them out. Any special tools or anything? Cheers, ed

[mikinoz]

Bummer that's a lot of money! I think I'll have to go for it though, I've spent so much on this rig already it would be a shame not to go ahead with it. Hopefully I can sell the other ones I got to help!

Thanks rocco, ed

Did you buy a pair of adjustables? If so I might be interested.

[VdubEd]

I will buy some but things are on hold until I get the fuel injectors out and the motor running well. I'll sell you the other ones now though if you want them?

[Dirkbox]

Sorry to jump in but i'm looking for a set of rear lights like yours. were they on the car when you got it or do you know where to get some in OZ?

Thanks

[VdubEd]

No mate I got them online from Deutschland. Do you want me to dig up the seller and send you his details? Not sure if you can get them in oz

[roccodingo]

I use a long large screwdriver and lever against the rocker cover. The flat end of the screwdriver needs to be positioned under the fuel line nut if you can get it. Otherwise go between the nut and the ferrule at the end of the braid.

Apply firm consistant pressure downward towards the front of the car on the screwdriver, use your other hand under the injector to stop the driver pushing the injector towards the inlet manifold. they are a bugger with old dry seals but they will come. Careful you dont stab yourself with the screw driver as well... maybe I should do a video ??

[mikinoz]

I will buy some but things are on hold until I get the fuel injectors out and the motor running well. I'll sell you the other ones now though if you want them?

PM me what you're after for them and I'll consider what I'm up to.

Progress on injectors?

[VdubEd]

Progress is slow at the minute, new job and i'm doing quite a bit of charity work on the weekends. I'm hoping to have a look this evening.

I had a mechanic friend look at it during the week to see if he could get them out, he said he'd never struck one this hard and I was on my own for this one! So I'm not expecting much luck.

PM sent

[VdubEd]

Woo hoo, ok so I got the little buggers out.



Thanks for all the advice guys... Now for the new seals and hopefully she'll be running sweet again.

(Check out number 4 that was the leaky one, the seal was gone, you. can tell from the photo)

[mikinoz]

Thanks for all the advice guys... Now for the new seals and hopefully she'll be running sweet

Well done but these things are never that easy!

[Dirkbox]

No mate I got them online from Deutschland. Do you want me to dig up the seller and send you his details? Not sure if you can get them in oz

Please if you can. I have seen some on UK ebay so thinking about grabbing them 50 quid plus postage, which im sure will be the same again.

Thanks