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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

Is this a coolant pipe you speak of??

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.

what year and what engine is in the van Darren?

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

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?

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.

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

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?

one i do know, its a Pierburg Carb -

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

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

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