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Re: [Fwd: Re: [T3] won't quite start]


When I pulled the valve covers off I got a bit of a surprise, I was full of
oil with gas mixed in it! after I checked the valves I replaced the oil but
it still won't start. I was wondering how I am going to time it when the
wires from the timing light won't reach the battery? as for where I live,
it's in portland, oregon s.e.. to be little closer if anyone can help me
find the problem with my t3.

Jim Adney wrote:

> On 17 Mar 2001, at 20:07, connie schmitt wrote:
>
> > the wires are right, the point gap, I have checked and rechecked, the
> > timing I don't know how I can check it without it running so that
> > might be the problem.
>
> You need a second person to turn the key while you check the timing
> with a timing light.
>
> In a private email to me you also mentioned what I believe is the
> cold start valve. For now, I would just unplug this, because you seem
> to have too much gas, and this MIGHT be caused by the CSV being wired
> up wrong. Disconnecting it may help. If so, you will have a better
> idea of what the problem is. If the CSV is wired up correctly,
> unplugging it will make absolutely NO difference if the temp is above
> freezing.
>
> If you would be willing to tell us what part of the world you are in
> there might be someone near you who could help. It is usually much
> easier to do troubleshooting like this if you have someone more
> knowledgable to give you pointers and who can inspect things first
> hand. While it's certainly admirable to want to sort things out for
> yourself, a helping hand can go a long ways toward working your way
> up the learning curve.
>
> -
> *******************************
> Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
> Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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