[Vwdiesel] pulling the shutoff solenoid

[Forrest L King]

Maybe,  but it'll leak fuel like a mofo out of the little hole that you
removed the solenoid from.  An old aircooled trick (they had shutoff
solenoids on the carbs) was to pull the solenoid, use a dremel (or a
horse hair cutter if it is THAT old) and cut the plunger off.  then screw
the solenoid back on.  It destroys the solenoid - and you have to dump
the clutch to shut it off.....  good luck.

Forrest

On Fri, 7 Feb 2003 18:16:40 -0500 (EST) Val Christian
<val at swamps.roc.ny.us> writes:
> Permit me to ask the question differently.  If the solenoid is
> removed, will the engine start?
>
> >
> > I agree with Val. solenoid is shut without power. Supply power to
> > open. I've heard that if your battery ever craps out, you could
> > attach a 9 volt battery to this solenoid, push start your car,
> and
> > drive home! Of course this would be in daylight with a short
> distance
> > home.
> >
> > >I think its sprung shut (extended) electromagnet open
> (withdrawn)
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