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If it takes a full turn to get action on the air idle screw, that's probably OK. But it could also mean that you have an air leak in your throttle shaft bushing or at the manifold to head gasket. > I have a question on balancing flow and setting idle etc.: > Muir suggests turning the idle air screws "tiny amounts" until the > RPM's start to drop. The only change I get is with large amounts, > like 1 full turn. Is that normal? Carefully tap the fuel tube in with a hammer. Then, use a small punch to pinch it in by tapping on the tube inlet on the carb body. Don't go overboard on the pinching it doesn't take much. Red Loctite is a good idea. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Nathan Jacobsen '62 NB '69 SB M/T ICQ #38633286 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> > One more question. The carb gas inlet pipe pulled out when I > replaced the fuel íîì÷ used Loctite and replaced, but this worries > me. What is the proper way to fix this? Knurl the brass tube and > repress? > > Peter Parker > '66 Square; Phillip > Portland, OR ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org