Re: scirocco-L-digest V1 #1549

[Brian Dettling <aa821@acorn.net>]

Re:  Blowing fuse #8.

Bro's 89 16V gti ate its headlight switch and blew lotsa fuses before we 
traced it to the wires in accordian cover that go hatchback.  Flexing 
can cause breaks.  I used to have this problema lot on 78.  Best to 
solder in replacement.  I used to use some cool teflon insulated wire as 
it has thinner inuslation.  PIA. Consult bentley too see what else is on 
that circuit.

Re:  EC 16V/50 mm story.  I'd guess the mix combo with the more 
aggressive exhaust cam mimics what VW did with our USA stock cam.  I 
think there is some Brit tuning site that explains why that works.  I 
kinda want to know if the euro intake cam has the same profile as the 
stock USA exhaust cam.  Saw it once, but not confirmed.  Of course, you 
have to machine a new Woodruff key slot to get timing right, among other 
things.

A BTDT RE cutting coils.  You won't change ride height or rate much if 
you cut off a "dead" coil.  I'd recommend understanding what happens 
before cutting, ie play with formula. 

Just my $0.02.

-- Brian D./OH
How can you be in two places at once when you're not anywhere at all...
Firesign Theatre

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