Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Repairing smooth pipe
| Smooth pipe with a diameter or 5x1 mm or 6x1 mm can be
repaired with EPDM hose. |
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Cut damaged section at right angles out of smooth pipe which
is to be repaired. |
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Select the appropriate EPDM hose -2-
and cable ties according to the electronic parts catalogue
(ETKA). |
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Cut EPDM hose -2- so that ends
-1- and -3-
of smooth pipe can each be pushed about 10 mm into the EPDM hose
-2-. |
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Secure the repair joints with cable ties
-1-. |
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A new repair concept has been developed for repair work on
wash system hoses. Various connectors, special EPDM hoses
(ethylene-propylene terpolymer) and heat-shrink h ...
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Hot air blower -VAS 5179- or
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Other materials:
Removing and installing brake system pressure accumulator -VX70-, RHD
vehicles
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410-
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Brake fluid
Fig. 144 In the engine compartment: cap
on the brake fluid container
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Brake fluid will gradually absorb water from the surrounding
air. The brake system will be damaged if there is too much water in the brake fluid.
T ...
Safety precautions when working on cooling system
Risk of scalding due to hot coolant
The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot. Hot
steam/hot coolant can escape - risk of scalding.
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Wear protective gloves.
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Wear eye protection.
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