Auto Choke - Which Part - Easy Job?

Post by **fresco3000** » 06 Dec 2021, 12:47

Folks,

I need to replace my choke as it has bit the dust and starting is now a long process if at all.

I looked on Just Kampers and they are out of stock. Any suggestions where I can pick one up?

And, is it a tricky job to do?

Thanks for any tips!

Post by **DoubleOSeven** » 06 Dec 2021, 13:00

Move this to the wanted section - someone will have one in their stash.

VAG: 025129191

3 screws and in/out water feed - pretty easy replacement, a bit awkward for the 3rd screw.

Post by **fresco3000** » 06 Dec 2021, 13:47

Thanks 007,

Are these repairable?

Post by **DoubleOSeven** » 06 Dec 2021, 20:25

It’s all about the spring really. If it’s still fixed to the fragile plastic holder internally then yes. Test the 12V feed wire for continuity too. Bit fiddly. I may have one. I’ll have a look.

Post by **fresco3000** » 07 Dec 2021, 09:16

It’s all about the spring really. If it’s still fixed to the fragile plastic holder internally then yes. Test the 12V feed wire for continuity too. Bit fiddly. I may one. I’ll have a look.

Thanks, think I'll wait until I have a spare in hand before attempting a fix.

Post by **Michael4** » 08 Dec 2021, 09:15

I was looking for one of these the other day, isn't the number 025 129 061 ???

(rather than 025 129 191)

Or don't I understand VAG part numbers?

Anyway, couldn't find one.

Post by **fresco3000** » 08 Dec 2021, 09:22

I was looking for one of these the other day, isn't the number 025 129 061 ???

Been advised that these are different parts.

Post by **fresco3000** » 08 Dec 2021, 09:42

Available from EU: Hoffman

Post by **trundletruc** » 08 Dec 2021, 10:09

I'm confused - Which bit of the carb are you after? The auto-choke is the bit shown in DoubleOseven's photo. The black bit that your Hoffman link goes to is the second throttle actuator and nothing to do with the choke or starting?
Have a look at James Akers excellent video on You Tube and this might become clear to you.
The other black vacuum unit on the carb is the pull down unit. This affects the engine just after you start it and pulls off the choke to stop the mixture becoming too rich when the engine will "hunt" (throb).
Hope this helps

Post by **fresco3000** » 08 Dec 2021, 10:17

I'm confused - Which bit of the carb are you after?

I'm looking for a 025-129-191, as advised by 007. Can't find one, might have to try a repair.

Bit of confusion with posts this morning on part numbers, which was why I posted the link.

Post by **Michael4** » 08 Dec 2021, 10:27

Sorry to confuse things!

Post by **fresco3000** » 08 Dec 2021, 14:01

So, thanks to Double0Seven I have a replacement choke in the mail!

I have watched..

James Akers excellent video on You Tube

...and may attempt to clean/service the carb, hoping I won't make a balls of it.

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