Mk1 16v Owners...

[Larry" <rocco16v@netzero.com (Larry)]

I'm going to look at a 16V MkI tomorrow.  Any of you guys have any words of
wisdom?

Larry  sandiego(MkII)16V



>
>
> ---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
> From: Benjamin Harder <vwtype53@yahoo.com>
> Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 20:57:24 -0800 (PST)
>
> >I need some help on a few issues with my '80 16v conversion...
> >
> >How do you mount both CIS-E "modules" in the rain tray?  It seems
> to be
> >a tighter fit that on a mk2, so are there any tricks to getting
> these
> >to fit nicely?
>
> I mounted the CIS-E box where the Mk.1 ignition module goes.
> I mounted the Knock box right next to it, on the wiper
> cowl/firewall.
> And I mounted the ignition module where the knock box is on a 16V
> Scirocco.
>
> >Another vacuum line question... there is a large vacuum line (~
> 0.5") on the
> >Driver's side of my '80 coming from the upper inside of the
> fender area.  The
> >Bentley says this goes to the "Activated charcoal filter
> canister" which
> >appears to be tied into the fuel evaporative system.  I assume
> that this line
> >should be connected to a vacuum source somehow, but where?  I
> would assume
> >that is would not be a good idea to just remove this canister, as
> it would
> >affect the fuel system, correct?
> >
> >Thanks for the help!
> >
> >=====
> >Benjamin Harder
> >http://www.geocities.com/vwtype53/
>
> The large tube normally goes to a vaccuum switch by the throttle
> body bellows, and the vaccuum switch purges the charcoal canister.
>
> Peter


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