Re: [T3] black smoke

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

On 22 Mar 00, at 10:05, Ricardo Lugo wrote:
 
> I put new spark plugs in my 69' FI Fastback this weekend.  They were
> covered in black gook.  Being a newbie I consulted the manual, it says
> this is a sign of a rich mixture.  After installing the spark plugs I
> turned her on, she started puffing black smoke that makes your eyes
> water.  Can anybody tell me what's going on.

Yep, she's running rich. Here are 2 things to check:

Check to make sure that the hose from the intake air distributor 
and the pressure sensor is connected on both ends.

Check to make sure that the battery voltage is over 14 V with the 
engine warm and at med RPMs.

How's your gas mileage? Does your oil level seem to rise slowly 
with time?

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054

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