That is a VW shop sensor to find top dead center on #1 cylinder.
Decorative but of no use to you.

Stan Wilder

On Mon, 3 Jun 2002 10:58:34 -0600 "Thompson, Michael"
<METhompson@GOLDER.COM> writes:
> Dear List
>
> I have an unknown 3-pin round plug in my 1981 Aircooled Westy engine
> bay
> that is not attached to anything. It is beige colored and originates
> from
> the front of the engine and goes over towards the alternator.  It is
> not
> connected to anything.  Any ideas?
>
> Also, my exhaust gas recirculation 'box' is missing - looks like it
> was
> removed with a rotten exhaust in the past.  Will this have any
> effect on
> performance?  We do not have emissions in Calgary so that is not a
> problem.
>
> Also, the engine seems to be running rich.  No smell of gas, but
> uses a lot
> of fuel (about 12-15 miles to gallon).  Is this exceptionally bad?
>
> Thanks in advance
> Michael
> 1981 Westy 'Daisy'
>

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