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Hello folks. Have any of you had this problem before? The engine in my Fastback will not fire cyls. 1 and 3 at idle. When I bring up the RPM's however, no problems. I have a 1641cc engine, with a set of '67 Solex 32 PDSIT carbs. I'm getting good compression (125 on 1 and 119 on 3), getting spark at the plugs on both cyls, and getting gas through the carbs. I've checked for vacuum leaks(sprayed WD40 down the carbs and it smoothed out) and appear to have one, but I can't for the life of me figure out where it is. I have sealed the venturis of both carbs, sealed off all vacuum ports for the vac. advance distributor and laid RTV sealant in between the head and gasket, gasket and manifold, manifold to carb gasket, and gasket to carb, on both carbs. I sealed the equalization hose at both manifolds with RTV and a hose clamp, though it fit snugly. I even went so far as to have the manifolds magnafluxed to check for cracks. None. I don't know what else to look for. I'm kinda lost at this point. At this time, I am searching the phone book for an exorcist, because I am sure that the engine is possessed. However, I'm sure you folks have a much more sane interpretation of this problem. Thanks in advance for your help. Cayson Ellsworth 68 Fastback (Poltergeist) 69 Square (need parts?) 71 KG Vert (still for sale) ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org