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Simple Condenser question |
High Path |
Jun 24 2010, 04:31 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 26 Joined: 29-June 09 From: Edina, MN Member No.: 10,516 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
midway down the wire on the condenser is a black plastic block, with a spade lug on it, that seats into the distributor body. The points then connect to that spade.
I'm trying to fit a new condenser. So... how the heck do you get the black block (say that three times fast (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ) out of the distributor? I thought it would just pop out, but I've applied as much force to it as I dare, and it hasn't budged. Also it looks like there may be some kind of retaining clip on it, but space is so tight I can't really see for sure what is going on down there. Thanks |
avidfanjpl |
Jun 24 2010, 10:36 PM
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914 Hemophiliac Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: 6-April 10 From: Bear, Delaware Member No.: 11,566 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I agree with The Cap'n. You should have an excessive amount of wire to either patch or resolder and shrinkwrap the wire. Unless someone shortened it. And taking out the dizzy is truly easy, just don't rotate it or touch the motor at any time to move the crank and it will go right back in after you tighten the 13mm nut holding it in.
Steve's Independent Porsche Repair put my old one back in BECAUSE THE BLACK RUBBER PART from Pelican last week DOES NOT FIT PROPERLY INTO THE EARLY 914 2.0L DIZZY. I still have not called Pelican on that one. Mine is maybe 20 years old. Still working well according to Skip The Wonder Mechanic. The wire can be lapsoldered and taped or shrunkwrapped. I wonder if I can even find the right size black rubber grommet? Best regards, John avidfanjpl |
Cap'n Krusty |
Jun 25 2010, 08:10 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
I agree with The Cap'n. You should have an excessive amount of wire to either patch or resolder and shrinkwrap the wire. Unless someone shortened it. And taking out the dizzy is truly easy, just don't rotate it or touch the motor at any time to move the crank and it will go right back in after you tighten the 13mm nut holding it in. Steve's Independent Porsche Repair put my old one back in BECAUSE THE BLACK RUBBER PART from Pelican last week DOES NOT FIT PROPERLY INTO THE EARLY 914 2.0L DIZZY. I still have not called Pelican on that one. Mine is maybe 20 years old. Still working well according to Skip The Wonder Mechanic. The wire can be lapsoldered and taped or shrunkwrapped. I wonder if I can even find the right size black rubber grommet? Best regards, John avidfanjpl There are a number of different condensers for VW/Porsche applications of that era. The plastic (not rubber) insulators vary in shape and configuration. You have to buy the right one for the application. They're readily available. Telling the sales person the part number of the distributor for which you need a condenser helps, as does the part number off the end of the condenser. If you don't have a number on the condenser, it's aftermarket and shouldn't be on your distributor anyway. Bosch condensers made for our cars have a green wire. The Cap'n |
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