Aux. air regulator woes., Engine unit dead, replacement too! Options

[Air_Cooled_Nut]

The AAR is stuck open on my 2.0L. In fact, when I connect it to the power source it pops the fuel pump fuse (25A) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mad.gif) I put a clamp on the hose so now I have to feather the throttle at stops until the engine is warmed up. Obviously, if I take the clamp off then the engine will idle really fast once op temp is reached.

I found a "spare" unit but it, too, is stuck open. Why can't they stick closed? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) So, what is there to replace it? I tried the 914 on-line part stores no no avail. AA was a PITA to "flip" thru their on-line catalog (yeah...whatever) and I get bored and gave up looking thru it. The device looks exactly like the unit I had on my previous Type 3 automatic -- which served the same function and was powered by the coil. So I got to thinking, the other units out there, for cars like water-cooled VW engines, use a similar device, just a little more aerodynamic looking (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Would one of those (less expensive) units work? Can someone point me to a place that does sell AAR's for our cars (not a "I think such-n-such sells them")? What have others done to fix or replace their failing units?

Thanks (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif)

[redshift]

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Some guy who lives in one of those unnamed North Western states has some, but he'll make you do all kinds of bad things, then pay shipping..

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Trick... don't connect it to power... the engine heat will eventually (few extra minutes) make it close. Take it out, and clean it with some PB Blaster, then remount that puppy, and enjoy.


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