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1600 ct spark plug tin shroud

Posted: 20 Jan 2013, 12:08
by carpmansam
hi,
have a 1980 vw 25 1600ct devon camper. does anyone know if the spark plug cables have a shroud on them where they pass through the tin ware ie to make the tin wear sealed if that makes sense.at mo there arnt any on mine.
cheers sam

Re: 1600 ct spark plug tin shroud

Posted: 20 Jan 2013, 13:45
by bigherb
Yes
Available form JK (J10200) and the other usual suppliers.
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Re: 1600 ct spark plug tin shroud

Posted: 20 Jan 2013, 21:58
by billy739
there should be no gaps for cooling air to escape

its like having a hole in a coolant hose on a watercooled.

hopefully you also have a thermostat fitted as well and its in good condition ( contracted when cold)

Re: 1600 ct spark plug tin shroud

Posted: 20 Jan 2013, 23:08
by carpmansam
thanks a lot for you help

Re: 1600 ct spark plug tin shroud

Posted: 21 Jan 2013, 20:41
by sarran1955
Hello,

Welcome to the Happy Happy world of the 1600 CT engine.

A video link to help:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-5bNznf6-4

Cordialement,