Thread: 505 GTI stalling when cold

Thanks and thanks Rob. I was wondering what sort of forces are on the hose and how strong they might be. Is it a vacuum inside, therefore would suck air in to a crack. I was considering using a piece of bicycle tube rubber as a ‘bandage’ (with sealant) but they guy at the bike shop said that rubber does not tolerate heat. Would this area get very hot? Opinions?

Quote: Originally Posted by okalford Thanks Aussieteacher, it has felt more like a tank than a rocket of late. The hoses are a bit hard to come by so I've asked here. http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/sho...155#post761155 Failing that, if I was to do a better repair than just tape does anyone have any advice on what sort of sealant would suffice for a longer 'temporary' repair? Kaye, I got one through Ted at peugeoplus in...

OK... The photo thing has failed me so I will resort to typing my thoughts. There are three major hoses going into the intake in this area. 1-a larger diameter hose as part of the cold air circuit. 2-a very small one thatgoes under the centre of the manifold intake which is foe the vacuum advance for the distributer. 3-the exposed "nipple" for the headlight thing. Be warned....I have the first of the SII GTIs, it may be...

I'd wrap the mongrel pipe in Aussiefrogs stickers and call it good. A new fitting would be best if affordable/available; it'll be one of those parts where shelf age is greatly exceeded by heat and fumes under the bonnet.

Well done mate, I'm sure we have all been in similar positions at some time or another! Great to see your rocket back on the road!

Hi Okalford ShooGoo works to great effect for sealing rubber vacuum hoses. It sticks well, handles the heat, retains flexibility etc. Find it in a smallish black box with clear window containing a red tube. Shoe repair shops (does anyone call them cobblers any more?) will have it, possibly department stores / coles / woolies. DaveB

Yay! Great when you solve things like this yourself. I don't know what it is called either. I'd just call it the inlet system rubber bellows. Anyone else know the correct name?

Quote: Originally Posted by okalford Ted who Tom mentioned also said that they are now no longer available new and second hand are a bit hard to get. So I am still looking for one. EAI no longer have them either. Oh well, back to the work bench for now....... Hi Kaye, I have found that Sikaflex-Pro black polyurethane is a near permanent repair for even major cracks. Contact adhesives like shoe glues aren't much chop on perished rubber....