Date: Sat, 29 Apr 2006 23:21:02 +0100 From: NeedforSwede2 <carl.robsonnospamcing-czechs.com> Subject: Re: 1985 900 Turbo - APC question
In article <jw-688423.05201829042006nospam.verizon.net>, jwnospamet says... > >I have a perfectly running 1985 Turbo, except I'm only getting base >boost (about 1/3 into the yellow on the gauge). My local indie mechanic >who's very heavily used and highly regarded in these parts, says the APC >needs to be "rewired," and said it would cost about $65. This was simply >jotted onto a work order for a different repair, and I haven't yet asked >for specifics. > > I know on my old 1984 T16S, the APC solonoid on top of the radiator would sometimes not work as it should. I traced it to very old wiring and heat from the turbo. The heatshield wrap/tape had failed, and the insulation was something between cottage cheese and candle wax. It would lead to shorts between the crack. Taping then up temporarily solved it, until the turbo heat would melt the tape adhesive and it would unwind again. -- Carl Robson Car PC Build starts again. http://smallr.com/rz Homepage: http://www.bouncing-czechs.com
