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Re: [T3] Nasty Backfire


Quick update- the backfire has stopped, and the engine seems different and
better than ever! Its like it needed a real cough to clear out some passages
or something. Perhaps it shook out some carbon deposits and cleared an
exhaust passage or something? Who knows but it suits me :-)

Mark Seaton
'73 Fasty

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Seaton" <mark.seaton2@ntlworld.com>
To: "Type3 Mailing List" <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 12:01 AM
Subject: [T3] Nasty Backfire


> Just when everything seemed to be improving, my engine has taken to
scaring
> the living daylights out of me and everyone else in my neighbourhood. This
> morning at first turn of the key, a gun shot rang out along with a cloud
of
> smoke/fumes. This evening it has just done the same. Now after warmup the
> exhaust note sounds a bit different. What could be causing this? I'm
> thinking perhaps an exhaust valve thats not sealing properly, or perhaps
an
> exhaust leak? The engine runs absolutely fine after the one backfire so
> perhaps it isn't a valve- its a bit scary though. Any ideas much
appreciated
> before me back end drops off!
>
> Mark Seaton
> '73 Fasty (Carbs)
>
>
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