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Here's the latest on the sick FI engine. I checked the resistance of the cylinder head temp sensor, it was ~2100 ohms. The troubleshooting chart says it should be no more than 2500. I couldn't get it out, so I accept that as good. Incidentally, the '73 sensor and a new one I bought have about the same resistance. I checked the fuel pressure, and it was a constant 33 PSI. Adjusted it back down to 30 PSI. I replaced all 4 spark plugs (I was using NGK BR6HS) with Bosch W8AC plugs. Saturday while my friend's dad (the type I guy) was helping me get the car back to my house, we cleaned all 4 plugs, which were black with soot and he sprayed them with WD-40. Also hit the inside of the distributor cap. It got replaced today too. NO, I didn't think this was the best plan - I tried to shake as much off as I could discretely to avoid insulting him, but that's why they got replaced. When I pulled them out, 3 were fouled and smelled like (you guessed it) WD-40, and the #3 plug seemed to be the only one running - and except for a bit of soot, really didn't look bad. I now think that maybe the excess fuel pressure was leading to a rich condition that ultimately fouled the plugs. I drove the car all day today and it ran well, but I still think that one cylinder may not be running right - it kind of jerks a bit like it's missing. I noticed when th ø%ressure gauge was hooked up that it would lose a couple of PSI within 5 minutes - could be a leaking injector, I haven't checked them thoroughly. I have had a #3 injector stick open and it gave similar symptoms. I'll check them when I get a chance. Jake Kooser ------------------------------------------------------------------- Too much? Digest! mailto:type3-d-request@vwtype3.org Subj=subscribe