What is this - i've broken it

Post by **ringo** » 10 Jul 2006, 20:57

Whilst removing the starter motor on my 1.7d engine i managed to snap off a pipe from something very near the top of the starter motor.

Im not sure what it is, but when it snapped there was a hiss (like leaking air). In the pipe there seems to be a valve and some paper.

Hopefully photos are attached.

Does anyone know what this is ? Im a bit of a plank.

Ringo

Post by **simoncummins** » 10 Jul 2006, 21:03

That looks like a brake vacuum pump same happened to mine when changing the engine it will cost you about £60 from gsf.

Post by **"WEAZLECHIN"** » 10 Jul 2006, 21:13

yip, vacuum.

Post by **ringo** » 10 Jul 2006, 21:20

I don't believe it. £60 for that and £75 for a starter motor.

Jees.

Cant find the link on GSF mind. Will keep looking.

Thanks for your help

Ringo

Post by **T'Onion** » 10 Jul 2006, 21:40

Ringo
i may have one of those in the shed of doom ,, will look for you in the morning

Post by **lhd** » 10 Jul 2006, 21:44

Do you make these in your shed or something Onion......
Talk about deja vou ............
I broke mine Didn't know what it was posted a phot asking, and who came to the rescue but Tickled Onion man....................

lhd...............

Post by **T'Onion** » 10 Jul 2006, 21:46

Aye Rob i sit at me bench and wittle them out of cheese

cant promise owt Ringo but i will look

Post by **andysimpson** » 10 Jul 2006, 21:49

part is available from vw its about £12, metal plate with the hose attachment.

Post by **ringo** » 10 Jul 2006, 22:14

Thanks guys (and T'Onion) - you guys have cheered me up no end.

I think i deserve a whisky before bed now!

Post by **lhd** » 10 Jul 2006, 22:27

That's worth writing down somewhere......................
lhd....................

Post by **T'Onion** » 11 Jul 2006, 06:30

andysimpson wrote:part is available from vw its about £12, metal plate with the hose attachment.

Good man Andy
Saves me looking in the shed

Like LHD says worth wiki'ing that

Post by **ringo** » 11 Jul 2006, 11:44

Right:

Part No. 068145111A (3 bolt plate with connector).

£19.83 inc VAT. A lot better than the £60 !!!!

Thats from VW Vindis in Cambridge.

I will learn about editting wiki's when i get home later

Thanks for your help (and you can stay clear of the shed Mr Onion!).

Ringo