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RE: [T3] Long pause for FI


Some possible problems with sitting for that long are:
	FI pump seals shrinking (per previous t3 list messages)
	Gummed up fuel lines/injectors (per previous t3 list messages)
Can't think of much else.  The first thing to do is replace all fuel lines IMMEDIATELY!!!!  I can't stress this enough.  I had a line burst while driving down the road.  It's amazing how much fuel can come out of a small crack when its under 30psi.  Fortunately no one tossed a cig out the window thank goodness.

As for the high idle, that is most likely an airleak somewhere in the system.  What year is the 412?  If it has a D-Jetronic FI system, I am in the process of putting up a web version of a D-jet. troubleshooting guide (www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Shop/4123).  It's not finished and in very rough shape, but it should give you a general idea as to what can be looked at for idle problems.

Jay Decker
'71 411

> ----------
> From: 	Luis A. Pieretti[SMTP:panin@n-link.com]
> Sent: 	Friday, April 23, 1999 1:41 PM
> To: 	vwtype3.org
> Cc: 	VintageVW List
> Subject: 	[T3] Long pause for FI
> 
> Hi there!
>     I'm in looking at a T4 412 Station Wagon. It has been sitting fŽÿO"ears after a tranny overhaul. The owner said that after the overhaul RPM's
> were way high when idle. He also said the car ran great at normal highway
> speeds, but at the stop lights the RPM's were driving him crazy. (He is an
> older man and the car RPM's were giving him massive headaches. The price is
> too ridiculous for me not to buy it. I was looking for a small truck  to
> haul my VW parts around but with this bargain I think my truck will be this
> 412. I already have a Notch and two T1's. With the Notch and one of the T1
> being slowly restored a need for this station wagon is a must (there is a
> limit I can carry on my Nissan 240sx). The questions are. How FI is affected
> by the engine not being started for say; 5 years? What might be the cause
> for the idle being so high.
> 
> Thanks in advance
> take care y'all
> Luis
> 
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