Maintenance suggestion.

[amalventano1 at tds.net (Allyn)]

> The connection scheme 
> shown in ETKA is definitely wrong and I'm not sure about the 
> one in the Bentley either.

http://scirocco.dhs.org/vw/pics/0-allyn/images/020727-144504-Z10.jpg
I knew I took that pic for a reason.  I restored the Rieger to 100% functionality (including cleaning / relubing the vacuum
labyrinth thing).  I had mapped it out on a piece of paper, but who knows where it is now.  If more detail is needed I could follow
the lines real quick.

HTH
Al


> A well lubricated one that moves freely is a joy! ;^) Dan
> 
> From: "Mad Matt" <mr_bubblehead74@yahoo.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 4:37 PM
> Subject: Re: Maintenance suggestion.
> 
> 
> > Are there any O-rings or seals that can be replaced while the 
> > distributor is open?  I have definitely seen a couple of those that 
> > didn't distribute vacuum properly.
> >
> > --- Dan Bubb <jdbubb@verizon.net> wrote:
> >
> >> This weekend I discovered that my recirculation flap 
> wasn't getting 
> >> vacuum while I was attempting to get the AC working on one of my 
> >> cars.
> >> Turns out the vacuum distributor was gummed up and didn't want to 
> >> turn easily, so it wasn't moving all the way to the ends of it's 
> >> travel for either recirculation or defrost.
> >> Taking it apart, cleaning it and relubing it restored free 
> movement. 
> >> A pretty easy job once you get the upper center console 
> out. While I 
> >> was in there I also noticed that the heat control lever 
> didn't move 
> >> freely and forcing it was really stressing the plastic 
> pivot of the 
> >> control unit.
> >> The reason I mention this, aside from functionality, is that these 
> >> parts break pretty easily and the vacuum distributor is 
> over $100 and 
> >> the whole heater/AC control is over $400!!!! I've seen a lot of 
> >> broken ones!
> >>
> >> Anyway, just a maintenance suggestion. If your levers don't move 
> >> freely fix them before you break them. The replacements 
> are expensive 
> >> and were only used on A1 chassis, so availability is going to be 
> >> limited.
> >> Dan
> >>
> >>
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