GolfGTIforum.co.uk

Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: e11ie on 28 December 2007, 14:55

Title: Flying Saucer
Post by: e11ie on 28 December 2007, 14:55

Hey, I've been having the usual idle problems so I've cleaned the isv and throttle body and have brought a new bung for under the flying saucer but I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the pipe is that goes from the throttle body to the flying saucer because that is shot too! Also where to get one or at least the size and thickness etc if plain tubing will do.

Cheers, Ellie

Title: Re: Flying Saucer
Post by: ...joe on 28 December 2007, 16:15

plain tubing will do but make sure its the right length as you don't want it to 'pinch' when it bends. the flying saucer is called a crankcase breather so gsf or VW main dealer should be bale to supply the correct hose.

Title: Re: Flying Saucer
Post by: e11ie on 29 December 2007, 01:27

So is this samco tubing the right stuff or do I need vacum hoses?

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=ROAD&pcode=SAMSHL6.5 (http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=ROAD&pcode=SAMSHL6.5)

Title: Re: Flying Saucer
Post by: fused on 29 December 2007, 01:39

The pipe allows the burnt oil/fuel, that pass the rings, to pass through the system. If you get it wrong or leaks it will run badly or not at all!

Title: Re: Flying Saucer
Post by: e11ie on 29 December 2007, 01:46

So what type of tubing is best then...high temp stuff?

Title: Re: Flying Saucer
Post by: dubslug on 29 December 2007, 11:46

id go to vw and get standard one, or to scrap yard maybe??
ask anyone who is breaking cars??

Title: Re: Flying Saucer
Post by: ...joe on 29 December 2007, 14:10

anything will do really, as long as its a tight seal. but i'd go for a genuine hose. probably cheaper than that samco stuff too. and also i seem to think its fatter one end than the other.

Title: Re: Flying Saucer
Post by: dubslug on 29 December 2007, 14:22

it is ineed larger at one end....

Title: Re: Flying Saucer
Post by: e11ie on 29 December 2007, 16:18

Good point....I'll get myself down to VW monday! Cheers for your help  :smiley: