Re[2]: CA smogging a 1970 Squareback

[Toby Erkson <Toby_Erkson@ccm2.hf.intel.com>]

Could someone please tell me the FI type (D-jetronic?).  I may have info.
     Toby Erkson
     air_cooled_nut@pobox.com
     modified '72 VW Squareback 2.0L
     stock '75 Porsche 914 1.8L

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Subject: Re: CA smogging a 1970 Squareback
Author:  type-3-errors@umich.edu at SMTPGATE
Date:    1/6/97 8:36 AM


You wrote:
> My son has a stock Type III with a rebuilt engine that hasn't been able to
> pass the new California smog laws.  The car runs great except I can't get it
> to idle at a steady 800-850 RPM idle.  The idle goes up and down when warm
> (750-950).  All injectors are new and hoses look good.  On any given day the
> smog level can double plus I still have the idle problem.
> Any suggestions?

An uneven idle is usually indicative of a vacuum leak.  Be sure to check
the big air distributor hoses in the man intake manifold.  Also, be sure
to check, clean and adjust the throttle valve.

Steven

sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com