Re: [T3] new member

["Dave Hall" <dave@hallvw.clara.net>]

>    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.

Unless you've had the ignition checked out recently, I would be more
suspicious of that.  Ignition timing could be a problem; check the advance
mechanism - does sucking on the vacuum line move the baseplate in the
distributor?  Valve clearances can cause poor running too.  Low voltage is
another common cause of poor running - this might be better with higher
engine speeds - the voltage regulator could be on its way out, which causes
over-rich mixture and plug-fouling with consequent misfiring.
If it runs OK at higher rpm, I wouldn't suspect the injectors or the fuel
supply.

Dave.
UK VW Type 3 & 4 Club
http://www.hallvw.clara.co.uk/
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