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getset
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 Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 5:31 pm Post subject: New syncro new problems |
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So I recently bought an 87 syncro on ebay. After owning it for 3 weeks I have already put 2000 miles on it, and haven't really had any problems other than the oil pressure light buzzing at me after I exit off the freeway. however upon returning from my most recent trip I noticed a slight hesitation, and then it wouldn't start. After letting it sit for a day it fired right up. I guess it was tired. There is however an odd fluid dripping off the coil. It is not oil, and feels like brake or power steering fluid. I am having difficulty determining the source of the leak. When I have the vehicle running I can see fluid dripping from the coil, but not being sprayed into that region. Is there a hose that is hidden from view that I am missing? I have had a few people take a quick look to try and determine the source with no luck. I am almost about to take it to a mechanic.
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CdnVWJunkie 
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Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
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| Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 5:47 pm Post subject: |
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| Coils have fluid inside them. Are you sure it's not from the coil itself? |
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DanJReed
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Location: Riverton NJ
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| Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 7:31 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, coils are filled with oil to cool them.
The oil is very toxic. Filled with PCBs.
Remove and replace the coil - should fix it.
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getset
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| Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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I thought that was what it was, but I have never heard of one leaking.
I will replace it tomorrow. Thanks! |
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Tram
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| Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 11:53 pm Post subject: |
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I thought that was what it was, but I have never heard of one leaking.
I will replace it tomorrow. Thanks! |
For some reason, leaking coils on Vanagons are quite common. Make sure you get the right coil- Bosch blues don't cut it for Vanagon ign. systems.
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| Just my hands. And a little lube. No tools. |
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DanJReed
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| Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2005 5:16 am Post subject: |
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Its common, or so your the 2nd person to say so.
My guess is that its due to its location, its too hot down there!
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mightyart
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| Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2005 6:11 am Post subject: |
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My Bosch blue coil works well, but then I'm aircooled and should have points. 
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Tram
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| mightyart wrote: |
| My Bosch blue coil works well, but then I'm aircooled and should have points. |
California aircooleds had Hall senders from late 1978. I should have specified water cooled Vanagons. My bad. 
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walrus
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| I just replaced a pool pump startup capacitor(I borrowed it from a friends nonfunctioning heatpump). I found out when they leak they are bad. |
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