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On 24 Apr 99, at 9:29, Jacob Schroeder wrote: > When we tried to time it, when we got the TDC mark on the pulley to > line up with about 5 degrees to the left of the line in the crankcase > (this is where Chilton shows to time it) it sounds allright at first, > then the RPM's begin to skyrocket i then shut it off before it goes > any further. Even when i pump the gas a little when it's running, > it'll do allright, then the RPM's will go to hell. Does this mean i > \have a hose either off or in the wrong place, or could it be > something else? I really need some help because my dad doesn't know > much about VW's and i couldn't even drive it to the local mechanic > till i fix this RPM problem The 72 FI type 3s require a special timingŁg re. You really should buy the Bentley manual as it is the only one that really covers this well and accurately. Here's what to ask for, expect to pay about $45: Volkswagen Official Service Manual Type 3 Fastback and Squareback 1968-1973 published by Robert Bentley, Cambridge, Mass, 1974 ISBN 0-8376-0057-X / LPV 997 383 / VSQU (excellent book, complete and well written) Good luck and congratulations on getting this far. With the right manual you will quickly be far more knowledgable about your type 3 than most mechanics. The Chilton manual is NOT that manual. Jim - ******************************* Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, Wisconsin, USA ******************************* ------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe? mailto:type3-request@vwtype3.org, Subject: unsubscribe