Opinions on a few 'features' please

[StuM]

Hi All,

First chance I have had to poke around and found that the fuel inlet hose sits right on top of one of the metal coolant pipes. Cannot be a good thing, so as I'm replacing that hose I will re-route and see if that helps my hot start woes.

Thanks again John.

Stu

[CovKid]

You could get similar probs on Beetles with 'heated' fuel pipes causing loss of power. Certainly worth checking fuel pipe routes as many years of repairs can change the layout a little.

[StuM]

You could get similar probs on Beetles with 'heated' fuel pipes causing loss of power. Certainly worth checking fuel pipe routes as many years of repairs can change the layout a little.

There are some pretty ugly unions in there (will take a photo later) which signal that there's been some shoddy corners cut at some point. Re-routing it is!

[vanisveryrusty]

All these niggles are fixable.
For example, that "chicken switch", for the overheat.

If folks want to fit one, then that their business.

Point is VW didnt make a van that needed one when it was new.
No need to compromise fitting one now.
Once everything is working as it should be.