Re: [T3] the band has been stumped

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

On 5 May 2001, at 9:59, Scott Moeller wrote:

> He's stumped, I,m at my wits end... The only thing I can think of is
> that there's a problem with the #3 intake valve.  The heads I used
> were new VW and were taken to my machine shop for a 3 angle grind
> before installation.

It seems like this would have to be a valve, ring or head problem. 
Could be a worn valve guide, or one that is too tight. Were the 
pistons new or used; could the rings be sticking in the ring 
grooves? Any chance that the head is loose?

I think that if the guide is worn bad enough to cause a problem like 
this then you would be able to grab the outside end of the valve 
spring retainer with a big channel lock and see if there is play in 
there. Check both valves and compare with a good cylinder.

Did you use good valves in the rebuild?

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