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Re: [T3] Wont idle.....still


On Sun, 2004-11-07 at 19:03, Russ Wolfe wrote:

> > 
> I still think you have a vacuum leak. That is one thing that will cause
> an engine to run at higher rpm, but not idle. You say you found a bad
> gasket between the carb and the manifold. How is the gasket between the
> manifold and the head. Try spraying something flammable around the
> intake joints. I use carb cleaner, but since you just finished detailing
> the engine, you might want to try WD40 or the like. If the rpm's pick
> up, there is your leak.

Or, if you don't want to make any mess, try using your propane torch,
(not lit). Just move it around the various joints, and listen for change
in rpm.

-- 
Russ Wolfe
'71 FB AT
'66 FB MT
'64 T34 (not running)
'65 T1 (not running)
russw@classicvw.org
http://www.classicvw.org

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