Re: [T3] new member

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 25 Dec 2000, at 12:51, Heather Woltz wrote:

>  My name is Heather, I am a proud new owner of a '71
> AT, FI Fastback.  I have been having problems with the
> fuel injection. I suspect the injectors might be
> clogged or ruined. It tends to die at idle speed and
> when taking off or accelerating. I have concidered
> buying dual weber 34 ict carburators. The engine was
> supposedly rebuilt "26,000" mi ago, the odo reads:
> 89,519.  I am worried about some parts that may be
> worn, and need to be replaced.  Does anyone have any
> tips about checking certain parts?  Should I get my
> trans. tuned up/serviced (tightening bands, changing
> oil, etc)?

Start by following the Bentley manual and doing a normal engine 
tuneup. Timing, dwell, valve adjustment, idle speed.... See where 
that gets you.

The FI is quite dependable, don't assume that it is the problem, or 
that it must be expensive to fix. The Webers are a seductive cure for 
a problem that you may not have, and are NOT likely to bolt on and 
lead to simply driving off and simply living "happily ever after."

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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