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Unless the mechanic knows T3's, you're not going to fare any better than by taking the advice of the list. Check your vacuum, check your manifold pressure regulator, and then try the timing again. Jim or someone will assuredly be able to walk you through. -----Original Message----- From: Chad Montandon [SMTP:montandonc@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 1999 12:02 PM To: type3@vwtype3.org Subject: RE: Embarassed by mechanics On May 18 I wrote: >As I turned the key I could hear the fuel pump come on, but for the first >time I heard something in the engine compartment make a horrible buzz >similar to the fuel pump. What is this? >> Well I checked in a little further and I think I've pinpointed this sound coming from the pressure regulator. Is this normal? The only thing I did to it was replace the fuel hose going from it to injector #1. The car will start but will not stay going if I take my foot off the accelorator. I did use all the right seal for the manifolds and I'm dang near positive that I set the timing right....lined up the far left mark on the pulley( / /// )with crankshaft pointer and lined up the notch on the rotor to the one on the edge of the distibutor body then reinstalled the distributor. Used a timing light to make sure everything was on the up and up and it seemed to be. The notch was lined up with crankcase but everyonce in a while danced a little from side to side. This iÏSf od is it?!? Well I'm about to swallow my pride, what little there was, and take it to the mechanics. Thought I would update you on my little saga. Thanks for all the helpful tips!!! :( Chad '70 FI squareback (current project) '70 bus (restored to its original beauty) _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/