[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index] [New Search]
On 24 Jul 99, at 18:06, Kooser, Jake wrote: > I've gotten my fastback running - okay, Idling pretty well. I was having > troubles with the plugs fouling almost immediately with black soot. I got > the injectors cleaned, checked the distributor as best I knew how, and made > new paper gaskets for the intake runners. Now, when I check my timing, it > appears (with a strobo light) to be about 15-20 degrees to the left of where > it should be. I mean, the engine seems to run very well, but the marks just > appear out in space, not near the case parting line. If this is a 72 then your timing may be right; if not then its off. Perhaps the mech advance is not working right, or stuck at full advance. If it a FI car is running rich then check the pressure sensor hose and the charging system regulating voltage. How about the fuel pressure; did anyone mess with the regulator? Fuel pressure should be 28-30 psi. Jim - ******************************* Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, Wisconsin, USA ******************************* ------------------------------------------------------------------- Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/