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Re: [T3] Power/Acceleration Drop


On 22 Jan 2001, at 17:06, Chris Picknally wrote:

> My 70 Automatic, FI Square was rebuilt about 6 months ago. It has been
> running very well with no problems.

> I notice that after running on the Hwy under a load of a couple of
> people or so that when I slow for a light and sit for a minute or so
> that I start to get Bogged down when I start accelerating. I worry for
> a moment that it might stall, though it has not yet, but I find it
> very annoying since I don't seem to have any other problems. This has
> been happening since I had the car.
> 
> If I then drive at 30-40 in town for a bit it seems to become much
> less of a problem.
> 
> Is it the heat?. . .  Am I flooding a bit? . . . .and is it normal?
> What can I do to help the problem?

Does the charging idiot light work normally? Is it on when you stop? 
Is your idle speed slow?

It's not the heat (it's winter!) Or is your engine missing the intake 
air bellows at the rear?

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