manifold to carburettor rubber pipe

[amoore77uk]

my rubber pipe that comes from the right hand rear side of the inlet manifold and then reduces in size to fit onto the carburettor has deteriorated … does anyone know the actual name of this rubber pipe…and where i can purchase a quality replacement.

cheers Darren

[kevtherev]

Is this a coolant pipe you speak of??

[amoore77uk]

hi kev

- that was my assumption .. but i'm only guessing. its the only fat rubber pipe that come from the back / right hand side of the manifold.

[kevtherev]

what year and what engine is in the van Darren?

[kevtherev]

this is an '86 DG can you see it here?

[amoore77uk]

nothing looks simular to me... i've just taken a photo of the pipe its right of the excelerator cable.. if this helps with location.

i could try to upload this picture. do i have priverlages to do this?

[kevtherev]

Use http://www.photobucket.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

register (it's free)
upload your picture to them. (just follow the instructions)

hovver the mouse over the picture.
A box will appear with a list various codes
copy the [IMG] code that photobucket give the picture (usually the last one)

then paste the copied code in the reply box here on this site.

[amoore77uk]

hi kev - i have no idea what i just did - but some how i seem to have uploaded the picture.

the worst thing is - i actually have to teach a couple of ICT lessons each week...




cheers darren

[kevtherev]

it's defiantly pipe No.1 on the diagram
it is a coolant pipe to allow hot coolant from the inlet manifold into the carburettor to operate the autochoke. (it heats the bi metal strip to open the choke)

Do you have a Pierburg Carb?
or has it been changed?

[amoore77uk]

one i do know, its a Pierburg Carb -

any idea what the pipes called and where i can get a replacement?

[kevtherev]

These are obsolete from VW but as it's an uncommon pipe ask at VW commercial for part No 025 121 060

if no luck then second hand, there's always a good selection at the major shows

Just say it's the pipe from the inlet manifold to the carb autochoke housing

[amoore77uk]

YOU ARE OFFICIALLY MY HERO

don't know if you remember but i still ow you a beer, for sorting me a pitch at VANFEST!

hopefully see you at a show this year .. and i will definetly have you a cold ale waiting