Volkswagen Type II Transporter 1200 Series Shop Manual page 70

16-Fuel System
TO INSTAL
Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure
observing the following points:
(1) Clean the accelerator linkage and, using universal
grease, lubricate all bearing points.
(2) Slide the locating ring onto the pedal shaft and
then instal the shaft.
(3) Secure the accelerator cable operating lever with a
new locking pin.
(4) Using universal grease, lubricate the accelerator
cable pin and hole in the accelerator pedal shaft at the
pedal rod attachment.
8. CHOKE CONTROL CABLE (MANUAL CHOKE MODELS)
The choke control cable is encased in a flexible metal
sleeve over which is provided a plastic casing. The top end
of the metal sleeve is anchored at the front and then passes
through the tool compartment. On the under side of the
body it is secured by a clip to the accelerator cable conduit
tube from where it is passed through the crossmember and
the fan housing before being attached to the choke lever by
a clamp screw. Operating the choke valve is done by pulling
the knob located at the left of the heating control knob on
the front side of the seat bench.
TO REMOVE
(1) Raise the vehicle and support on stands.
(2) Detach the cable from choke lever and also the
cable sleeve from the carburettor.
(3) Remove the seat cushion and, from inside the seat
bench, release the union ·nut. Unscrew the operating knob
and, from the tool compartment, withdraw the choke
control cable.
(4) Disconnect the choke control cable from the
accelerator cable conduit tube.
(5) Toward the front, pull out the choke control cable
and sleeve from the fan housing, the engine front cover
plate and the rear crossmember.
(6) Pull the cable from its sleeve.
TO INSTAL
Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure
observing the following points:
(1) Using universal grease, lubricate the choke control
cable and then insert it into the flexible metal sleeve. ·
(2) Instal the cable and the cable sleeve by inserting
them through the rear crossmember, the engine front cover
plate and the fan housing. Insert the front end of the cable
through the lower panel of the tool compartment, through
to the front side of the seat bench. Correctly seat the
rubber grommet in the lower panel of the tool
compartment to prevent water entering into the
compartment.
(3) As previously mentioned, exercise care to prevent
the choke cable from getting twisted with the clutch or
accelerator cables above the transmission case.
(4) Secure the choke control cable to the seat bench
and screw on the knob.
(5) Connect the choke control cable to the choke lever,
ensuring that the control knob is flush with the panel and
the choke valve in the fully open position.
9. FUELTANK
DESCRIPTION
To gain access to the fuel tank open up the engine
compartment lid. The tank capacity is 8.8 Imp gallons. To
remove or instal the fuel tank is only possible with the
engine removed.
TO REMOVE
(1) Remove the engine as described in the appropriate
section.
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(2) After closing the fuel tap, detach the flexible fuel
hose from the tap.
(3) Drain fuel from the tank.
(4) Take out the rubber seal from the fuel tank ftller
tube.
(5) Detach the fuel tap remote control cable.
( 6) Undo the two securing bolts from the fuel tank
retaining metal straps, lift up straps and remove the tank.
(7) Take off the fuel drain tap.
(8) ·Thoroughly clean the fuel tank by flushing it out
with petrol and blow out with compressed air.