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Subject: [T3] Wont shift into 3rd gear > Well, I replaced my 32/32 PDIST cabs with new Weber 34ICT's. Finally the > engine runs good, after a couple days of trying to balance the linkages > and carbs out. Only trouble.. now the car doesn't shift into 3rd gear. > (automatic). at least not until 55 mph, Its like the engine is about to > explode, then will downshift at about 38 mph. I got the vacuum tubes > connected to the new intake manifolds. Can anyone give me advice? I > don't want to blow the engine just driving it to work. The car shifts > up/down 1st to 2nd ok. I suspect it's something with the vacuum. I > think. Help !! > Your FI intake should have had a micro switch mounted on it. What did you do with that? That is the kickdown switch for the transmission. 55mph is about where the transmission should upshift when passing. This switch should only make on full throttle. Russ Wolfe russw@classicvw.org http://www.classicvw.org/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Too much? Digest! mailto:type3-d-request@vwtype3.org Subj=subscribe