Re: [T3] screamer ignitions

["Nico teWinkel" <ntewinkel@yahoo.com>]

----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>

> If you start off working with the parts you have, seeing how they
> work and fixing what is broken you will slowly learn how things
> interrelate and what really needs to be replaced.

Speaking from experience as a Newbie (if that makes sense), I have to
totally agree with Jim.
I was thinking of taking out the engine in our Fasty, but after 2 years of
fixing up the body I got kinda tired. So the only things I did was to
replace all the fuel lines, and the brake rotors, drums, and pads - to
ensure safety. Other than that, the engine just got a basic tune up - oil
change, new fuel filter (did that while replacing the lines), new spark
plugs, new distributor cap, rotor, and points. And I replaced the brake
fluid (basically extended brake bleeding). I still haven't got up the
courage to set valve gaps and timing. Oh, almost forgot - I did have to
replace the voltage regulator to clear up a poor idling/running problem
(btw, the voltage regulator smokes for a minute or so when new ;)
But now the car runs wonderfully! I'm sooo glad I didn't go ahead with
taking the engine out. I'll probably do that one of these years just to
clear up some of those pesky oil leaks, but it's definately not critical.

Good luck!
-Nico

1971 Fasty.


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