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I have a stock FI in a 69 Fastback and spent about a year working out the kinks only to find a major source of weird headaches is the connections inside the connector block to the brain-other than that its a fine system. But I will say it requires zen like process, in other words slight adjustments-drive for days-slight adjustments. Mine has not responded well to massive wrenching then expectiong it to run strong as a jetta. I have heard of soldering the brain harness to the brain but I just have not got around to doing it. So I just leave it lay in the engine compartment and if it stalls or runns funny I'll go back and turn it over. I tried to put contact grease on the connections but no luck. Although last week drove I it to Beverly Hills from SD and had not a problem. People are noticing our cars more and more everybody! It's cool driving something different! John E. Quest 69 yellow FI Fasty ---------- >From: type3-d-request@vwtype3.org >To: type3-d@vwtype3.org >Subject: type3-d Digest V01 #691 >Date: Sat, Nov 17, 2001, 7:52 PM > > Content-Type: text/plain > > type3-d Digest Volume 01 : Issue 691 > > Today's Topics: > Re: I need your help [ "Everett Barnes" <everettb@thesamba ] > Re: [T3] notch/square/fast fender in [ Per Lindgren <lindgre@online.no> ] > Re: [T3] going to germany.... [ Per Lindgren <lindgre@online.no> ] > Re: [T3] Anyone POSITIVE about carbs [ Per Lindgren <lindgre@online.no> ] > Re: [T3] Anyone POSITIVE about carbs [ "Jason Weigel" <notchboy@home.com> ] > Re: [T3] Anyone POSITIVE about carbs [ "Keith Park" <topnotch@nycap.rr.com ] > [T3] anyone positive about carbs? [ type3guy <vwfye@micron.net> ] > Re: [T3] re t3 dual carb versus efi? [ "Keith Park" <topnotch@nycap.rr.com ] > Re: [T3] Fwd: Hazet tool set for VW1 [ "Jason Weigel" <notchboy@home.com> ] > FW: [T3] a type 3 record sighting [ Mike Wodkowski <wodkowski@mac.com> ] > Re: [T3] Dual carb versus EFI ? [ Mike Wodkowski <wodkowski@mac.com> ] > Re: [T3] Pollute less with more gas? [ Mike Wodkowski <wodkowski@mac.com> ] > Re: [T3] Fwd: Hazet tool set for VW1 [ "Dave Hall" <dave@hallvw.clara.co.u ] > [T3] Squareback for sale [ Heather Ann Riggs <type3addict@yaho ] > Re: [T3] anyone positive about carbs [ Russ Wolfe <russella@prairieinet.ne ] > Re: [T3] Pollute less with more gas? [ "Keith Park" <topnotch@nycap.rr.com ] > Re: [T3] anyone positive about carbs [ "Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org> ] > Re: [T3] Pollute less with more gas? [ "Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org> ] > [T3] Loud noise from fan area [ "Everett Barnes" <everettb@thesamba ] > > Administrivia: > > ******************************************************************** > ******************************************************************** > > To unsubscribe from the type3 digest, send a blank e-mail > message to: > > type3-d-request@vwtype3.org > > with the subject: > > unsubscribe > > If your e-mail program supports clickable links, just click on the > following: mailto:type3-d-request@vwtype3.org?subject=unsubscribe > > If you experience difficulties unsubscribing, send e-mail > to gregm@vwtype3.org and describe the situation to me. I'll help > you out. > > -Greg Merritt > VWType3.Org list manager > > ******************************************************************** > ******************************************************************** > > > Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 08:22:06 -0700 > From: "Everett Barnes" <everettb@thesamba.com> > To: <Medihass@hotmail.com>, <type3@vwtype3.org> > Subject: Re: I need your help > Message-ID: <01c901c16f7b$fce19fb0$b73c0f18@cx1010260a> > Content-Type: text/plain; > charset="iso-8859-1" > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > > I think the easiest way would be that a Euro model has the little side > marker lights on each front fender. > > I suspect the badging on the rear is different, but that could vary by the > country it was sold in. > > Everett > everettb@thesamba.com > http://www.thesamba.com > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <JaransonT3@aol.com> > To: <Medihass@hotmail.com>; <type3@vwtype3.org> > Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2001 8:15 AM > Subject: Re: I need your help > > > I am not familiar with the difference between European and US spec T3s. > However, I will forward your note to the T3 mail List. It is by far the > best > source of info for the T3. You can subscribe to the List, but be prepared > for 20 30 messages per day or you can read it on the web. All the details > are at www.vwtype3.org > > If I get any replys to your note I will forward them to you. > > Later, > John > > Help from the List anyone??????? > >>>Hello I would like to know if you can help me I have just bought a 68 > squareback >>and I was told that its a European model. Can you tell me how > can I tell if its a >>European model. You can replay to me at > Medihass@hotmail.com I will gladly >>appreciate it. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > Unsubscribe? mailto:type3-request@vwtype3.org, Subject: unsubscribe > > Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 17:09:51 +0100 > From: Per Lindgren <lindgre@online.no> > To: type3@vwtype3.org > Subject: Re: [T3] notch/square/fast fender interchangability > Message-ID: <3BF68BCF.72EF2F1E@online.no> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > > Dave Hall wrote: > >> > Front fenders are interchangeable, in between the year models. >> >> Up to July 69 or from Aug '69 are the two basic shapes, but you may find >> there are also different arrangements for side trim, main and repeat side >> indicators or parking lights, so be prepared and know what you need. > > From Aug. '69 is the same as a '70 model. So that is not in between a model > year. > > PerL > 73 Variant L > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/ > > Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 17:09:54 +0100 > From: Per Lindgren <lindgre@online.no> > To: "type3@vwtype3.org" <type3@vwtype3.org> > Subject: Re: [T3] going to germany.... > Message-ID: <3BF68BD2.73490F2E@online.no> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > > http://www.autostadt.de > > PerL > 73 Variant L > > > jesse and monica wrote: > >> Hey Dave, >> Schwabisch Hall is about 40 minutes from Stuttgart. >> Email me off of the list and tell me for about this Autostadt! >> later, >> jesse >> 71 fi squareback >> >> My wife and I are going to Germany on Dec.17. We will be staying in a >> > little town that is close to Schwabisch Hall. >> >> Where's Schwabisch Hall? If it's anywhere in the vicinity of Wolfsburg >> (Hanover eg) try and get to Autostadt - it's unforgettable. >> >> Dave. >> UK VW Type 3 & 4 Club >> http://www.hallvw.clara.co.uk/ >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------- >> List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org > > Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 17:09:59 +0100 > From: Per Lindgren <lindgre@online.no> > To: type3@vwtype3.org > Subject: Re: [T3] Anyone POSITIVE about carbs? > Message-ID: <3BF68BD6.EF224868@online.no> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > > Pamela Peeples wrote: > >> Dear Jim and fellow members, >> >> I am just curious. I've read all the posts that promote staying with EFI and >> I have yet to come across anyone really positive about dual carb's. I >> understand staying with EFI is the best scenario; but is anyone out there >> happy with their dual carbs??? I would like to hear from people that have >> POSITIVE experiences with dual carb type 3's. Please, take a few minutes to >> give me hope. > > I am happy with the dual carbs in my car (these are factory Solex carbs, Btw.) > but I do not consider them to be the best solution. I would in fact like to swap > to EFI but dont think I would go with a stock type 3 setup, but possibly the > Digijet system from a late Vanagon instead. It would need to be a cross between > Vanagon and type 3 system though, as the Vanagon runners and manifolds wouldnt > fit the type 3 heads. And why a Vanagon? Will, the wasserboxer engine is a > converted aircooler case, so the dizzy from the Vanagon would probably fit the > aircooled case. I dont know for sure though :-) > > PerL > 73 Variant L > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/ > > Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2001 20:49:53 -0800 > From: "Jason Weigel" <notchboy@home.com> > To: <type3@vwtype3.org> > Subject: Re: [T3] Anyone POSITIVE about carbs? > Message-ID: <002401c16f23$4c3d2a60$261f1518@pwy1.sdca.home.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; > charset="iso-8859-1" > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > > I think the stock duel carb setup for a t3 is great. I have spent alot of > time learning how they work and how to tune them, not that it was hard. Any > EFI is fundimentaly better than a carb. DUHH............... If your original > efi has been gutted, left sitting for rats, has poor repairs, missing stuff > or just plain looks to scarry for you get a pair of webber carbs. They will > do the trick. Eithor way you go your old vws fuel aspiration system will > have its own little tricks to keep it going. > jason > > > >> Pamela Peeples wrote: >> >> > Dear Jim and fellow members, >> > >> > I am just curious. I've read all the posts that promote staying with EFI > and >> > I have yet to come across anyone really positive about dual carb's. I >> > understand staying with EFI is the best scenario; but is anyone out > there >> > happy with their dual carbs??? I would like to hear from people that > have >> > POSITIVE experiences with dual carb type 3's. Please, take a few minutes > to >> > give me hope. > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org > > Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 11:54:19 -0500 > From: "Keith Park" <topnotch@nycap.rr.com> > To: <type3@vwtype3.org> > Subject: Re: [T3] Anyone POSITIVE about carbs? > Message-ID: <001501c16f88$9e0d6d40$903e1d18@nycap.rr.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; > charset="iso-8859-1" > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > >>I still believe that if someone is qualified to fix the modern FI systems > that are 10 times more complex than ours, troubleshooting ours should be > Cake!... if they have trouble, find a new mechanic! theres nothing I cant > fix in 5 minutes. > > I remembered another negative about carbs this morning, I drove the Notch > today and when I came out of the store 5 minutes after parking it the chokes > had already started to close and it ran like crap for the first mile or 2... > Ive followed advice and even removed the choke plates but here in NY, or > anywhere it goes below 60 or so youll end up starting the car 6 or 7 times > without some choke, this is unaccepable to me. There are those who seem to > do better but I think the cars that always start well cold without chokes > are running way too rich to begin with, which is what I usually see with > aftermarket carb setups. > > Keith > > > > > > > > > I am just curious. I've read all the posts that promote staying with EFI > and >> I have yet to come across anyone really positive about dual carb's. I >> understand staying with EFI is the best scenario; but is anyone out there >> happy with their dual carbs??? I would like to hear from people that have >> POSITIVE experiences with dual carb type 3's. Please, take a few minutes > to >> give me hope. >> >> (P.S., I have about 15 saved past emails that have to do with EFI verse >> Carbs is anyone wants them. I am the one who Steven wrote about with the > bad >> fuel injection system on her square. I posted all my FI problems about 1 >> 1/2 years ago, and we were unable to find the problem after all this time >> and my husband is about ready to get rid of my car. Its been expensive > and >> extremely frustrating. We replaced what you are supposed to replace and >> checked everything you are supposed to check, over and over. I > appreciated >> all the great suggestions you all provided. you are really a wealth of >> knowledge and I enjoy reading the posts! Take care!) >> >> '73 Squareback, used to be a daily driver, now barely running >> Prescott Valley, AZ >> >> >> > On 16 Nov 2001, at 23:20, Dave Hall wrote: >> > >> > > Maybe like Toby I've missed something fundamental in Jim's comment, >> > > and my twin carb Variant does more mpg than the EFI Fastback, so I >> > > don't necessarily agree with Toby either! Darn painful this fence. >> > > ;-) >> >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------- >> Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/ >> >> > > Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 09:52:53 -0700 > From: type3guy <vwfye@micron.net> > To: a type 3 club <type3@vwtype3.org> > Subject: [T3] anyone positive about carbs? > Message-ID: <3BF695E5.3050608@micron.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > > yes, very much so...the only thing positive about the FI to me is if it > is modern, with anti knock sensors and the works...otherwise the old > stock FI is too limiting in engine configurations, expensive to fix 'if' > a part fails and only marginaly better at starting in the cold of winter. > you have to run a cam with stock duration for the FI to work correctly > ever priced a brain? and of course the year to year differences really > make parts hunting pleasant > and, i can get the stock dual carbs, or hi-po dual carbs to run in cold > weather without any problems > > if money was no object, i would install a modern FI in a heartbeat, but > i can't...with that said, i will always run carbs before stock FI... > > The darkness is indeed strong... > > -- > Brian--1964 Notch Speedster 2332cc & 1959 Bug http://www.geocities.com/menacefye/ > Type 3 Invasion Aug. 17th and 18th http://www.geocities.com/menacefye/invasion.html > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org > > Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 11:59:35 -0500 > From: "Keith Park" <topnotch@nycap.rr.com> > To: "type 3 list" <type3@vwtype3.org> > Subject: Re: [T3] re t3 dual carb versus efi? > Message-ID: <001b01c16f89$3c1caf00$903e1d18@nycap.rr.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; > charset="iso-8859-1" > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > >>Change out entire engine based FI system, moving from C system to E system > including changing harness... 45 minutes! :) > Course with FI, you dont need another system, just spares of a few basic > components. > > Keith > > > > first set are giving me trouble . i can take them of and have my second set >> fitted and be back on the road inside the hour try that with efi! >> this being said too truly nderstand them and the jetting > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org > > Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2001 21:05:27 -0800 > From: "Jason Weigel" <notchboy@home.com> > To: "Type 3 List" <type3@vwtype3.org> > Subject: Re: [T3] Fwd: Hazet tool set for VW1500 on E-bay > Message-ID: <004201c16f25$7936eb80$261f1518@pwy1.sdca.home.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; > charset="iso-8859-1" > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > > Yes this is in fact a T3 only optional tool box! The only other one I have > seen is owned by Bill Makepiece of Bill & Steves. A pic of that one is on > the NONA site and has been for years. So if you are a T3 1500 nut as some of > us are, then owning a ultra rare T3 tool box for $700 is insane but not > entirly impossible. > jason > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/ > > Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 12:45:46 -0500 > From: Mike Wodkowski <wodkowski@mac.com> > To: Type3 <type3@vwtype3.org> > Subject: FW: [T3] a type 3 record sighting > Message-ID: <B81BF6F4.1BE4%wodkowski@mac.com> > Content-type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" > Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit > >> and as Mike >>Wodkowski will attest to, you cant drive a T3 in Clifton Park without MY >>phone ringing and you sure dont have to worry about getting lost!! > > Its all true...there I was on the way to Keith's, passed an unmarked > intersection where I should have turned and drove and drove wondering 2 > things: > 1) I wonder if I should have made that turn? > 2) I wonder why that Jetta been tailing me all this way > I pull over to turn back once I know I've gone too far, and the Jetta pulls > in behind me. The guy just knew I was looking for Keith. > Amazing. > -- > Mike Wodkowski > 72 FI SQBK > Brooklyn > wodkowski@mac.com > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org > > Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 12:46:36 -0500 > From: Mike Wodkowski <wodkowski@mac.com> > To: Type3 <type3@vwtype3.org> > Subject: Re: [T3] Dual carb versus EFI ? > Message-ID: <B81C0CA5.1BEA%wodkowski@mac.com> > Content-type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" > Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit > > on 11/16/01 10:05 AM, Steven Ayres at comwest@att.net wrote: > >> EricH=> Carbs just <feel> right on an ACVW >> >> One problem is that so many VW mechanics feel this way too. I had to >> struggle with one of my mechanics to keep the FI system on my camper when I >> had a weird and obscure problem. I just had a message yesterday from a local >> club member who's decided to go to carbs on her Square. She and one of the >> better local mechanics have been trying to find a bug in the system for a >> couple of years, and the mechanic has finally given up. I haven't been able >> to convince her to get on the list or even give me a chance to describe the >> problem here. I may give it one last try today. I love my carbs, but I also >> hate to see a good system go to waste while a friend takes on a whole new >> raft of unnecessary problems. >> >> Steven Ayres, Prescott AZ >> '66 Big Ghia >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------- >> Too much? Digest! mailto:type3-d-request@vwtype3.org Subj=subscribe >> > > Just hold onto that harness. Don't let her throw any of those FI parts away. > > -- > Mike Wodkowski > 72 FI SQBK > Brooklyn > wodkowski@mac.com > > Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 12:46:37 -0500 > From: Mike Wodkowski <wodkowski@mac.com> > To: Type3 <type3@vwtype3.org> > Subject: Re: [T3] Pollute less with more gas? (was: Dual carb versus EFI ? > ) > Message-ID: <B81C05A1.1BE7%wodkowski@mac.com> > Content-type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" > Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit > > on 11/16/01 10:33 AM, Jim Adney at jadney@vwtype3.org wrote: > >> Mike >> Wodkowski's 72 seems to be a counterexample of this, but I'm at a loss to >> explain it because he's driving MY old engine with MY complete old EFI >> setup. > > I just calls em like I sees 'em. Could be a fluke, like I keep getting a > tailwind or something. > If its any comfort, I got 13.8 mpg on my last tank. Not good, but pure NYC > driving so it's a tough guess what with the traffic jams and all. > -- > Mike Wodkowski > 72 FI SQBK > Brooklyn > wodkowski@mac.com > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org > > Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 16:38:30 -0000 > From: "Dave Hall" <dave@hallvw.clara.co.uk> > To: <type3@vwtype3.org> > Subject: Re: [T3] Fwd: Hazet tool set for VW1500 on E-bay > Message-ID: <028d01c16f8d$76f7aea0$eb5a08c3@dad2> > Content-Type: text/plain; > charset="iso-8859-1" > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > >> That large wrench (27mm) is a T-1 front wheel bearing wrench. One of a > pair. > > I believe the dynamo nut is 27mm too; needed to adjust the belt tension. > > Dave. > UK VW Type 3 & 4 Club > http://www.hallvw.clara.co.uk/ > ------ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/ > > Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 11:29:47 -0800 (PST) > From: Heather Ann Riggs <type3addict@yahoo.com> > To: type 3 list <type3@vwtype3.org> > Subject: [T3] Squareback for sale > Message-ID: <20011117192947.42629.qmail@web20306.mail.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Hello listees, > I was cruizin' the other day and I came across a > Squareback for sale. I am not sure of what year it > is, but I do know it is pre-1970(or was it '69?)with > the "non-pignose" front trunk lid. It has a new > windshield with a cal-look seal. It has a brand new > dark blue paint job, but they painted over bondo and > dents. It looks as if the passenger side door was > severely bent the wrong way, and they did not seem to > care to fix before the paint job. There are engine > parts and side windows in the back. The interior > looks in good condition. But it is located in > Beaverton, OR at 185th and Walker Rd. They are asking > $1000..and the phone number is (503)780-2531. Please > do not email me, just call the number, thanks. > > Heather > '71 Fastback AT FI > Portland, OR > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Find the one for you at Yahoo! Personals > http://personals.yahoo.com > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > Too much? Digest! mailto:type3-d-request@vwtype3.org Subj=subscribe > > Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 16:24:26 -0600 > From: Russ Wolfe <russella@prairieinet.net> > To: type3@vwtype3.org > Subject: Re: [T3] anyone positive about carbs? > Message-Id: <01111716242602.16374@charliebrown.wolfenet.org> > Content-Type: text/plain; > charset="iso-8859-1" > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit > > On Saturday 17 November 2001 10:52, type3guy wrote: >> yes, very much so...the only thing positive about the FI to me is if it >> is modern, with anti knock sensors and the works...otherwise the old >> stock FI is too limiting in engine configurations, expensive to fix 'if' >> a part fails and only marginaly better at starting in the cold of winter. >> you have to run a cam with stock duration for the FI to work correctly >> ever priced a brain? > > Hmm, I have 2 "D" brains here. Price is right if needed. I gave Mark Furhman > the "A" unit he is running in his car right now. There are 3 basic brains. > "B" unit which replaced the "A". The "D" which replaced the "C", and the "E". > > and of course the year to year differences really >> make parts hunting pleasant >> and, i can get the stock dual carbs, or hi-po dual carbs to run in cold >> weather without any problems > > MY '71 FB has been sitting for over a month without being started. I bet I > can go out there right now , and without even gettting in the car, hit the > starter, and the car will start. My carbed '66 FB won't do that. With it, I > have to set the chokes, and pump it a couple times to get it started when it > has been sitting for a while. >> >> if money was no object, i would install a modern FI in a heartbeat, but >> i can't...with that said, i will always run carbs before stock FI... >> > -- > Russ Wolfe > '71 Fastback AT ( hasn't been run in over a month) > '66 Fastback MT (IT RUNS) > russw@classicvw.org > http://www.classicvw.org > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > Unsubscribe? mailto:type3-request@vwtype3.org, Subject: unsubscribe > > Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 19:02:39 -0500 > From: "Keith Park" <topnotch@nycap.rr.com> > To: "Type3" <type3@vwtype3.org> > Subject: Re: [T3] Pollute less with more gas? (was: Dual carb versus EFI ? ) > Message-ID: <001301c16fc4$56895b00$903e1d18@nycap.rr.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; > charset="iso-8859-1" > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > > Thats waaay to low... BUT, as you say, NYC driving is not like any other.. I > would get down to 16 on the coldest winter days... take a trip out to the > Hamptons and see what you get. > > Keith > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Mike Wodkowski <wodkowski@mac.com> > To: Type3 <type3@vwtype3.org> > Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2001 12:46 PM > Subject: Re: [T3] Pollute less with more gas? (was: Dual carb versus EFI ? ) > > >> on 11/16/01 10:33 AM, Jim Adney at jadney@vwtype3.org wrote: >> >> > Mike >> > Wodkowski's 72 seems to be a counterexample of this, but I'm at a loss > to >> > explain it because he's driving MY old engine with MY complete old EFI >> > setup. >> >> I just calls em like I sees 'em. Could be a fluke, like I keep getting a >> tailwind or something. >> If its any comfort, I got 13.8 mpg on my last tank. Not good, but pure NYC >> driving so it's a tough guess what with the traffic jams and all. >> -- >> Mike Wodkowski >> 72 FI SQBK >> Brooklyn >> wodkowski@mac.com >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------- >> List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org >> > > Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 20:21:20 -0600 > From: "Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org> > To: <type3@vwtype3.org> > Subject: Re: [T3] anyone positive about carbs? > Message-ID: <3BF6C6C0.9137.2841B79@localhost> > Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII > Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT > > On 17 Nov 2001, at 9:52, type3guy wrote: > >> otherwise the old stock FI is too limiting in engine >> configurations, expensive to fix 'if' a part fails and only >> marginaly better at starting in the cold of winter. > > The only way that FI repairs could be made out to be more > expensive than carb repairs would be to compare new retail FI > prices to swap meet carb prices. If we stick to apples vs. apples > it's pretty even, except you will find that you don't need FI parts as > often. > > - > ******************************* > Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org > Madison, Wisconsin, USA > ******************************* > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > Unsubscribe? mailto:type3-request@vwtype3.org, Subject: unsubscribe > > Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 20:21:20 -0600 > From: "Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org> > To: Type3 <type3@vwtype3.org> > Subject: Re: [T3] Pollute less with more gas? (was: Dual carb versus EFI ? ) > Message-ID: <3BF6C6C0.11630.2841B8D@localhost> > Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII > Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT > > On 17 Nov 2001, at 12:46, Mike Wodkowski wrote: > >> If its any comfort, I got 13.8 mpg on my last tank. Not good, but >> pure NYC driving so it's a tough guess what with the traffic jams >> and all. > > Ouch, sounds like the law of averages is hitting back with a > vengance. This is way too low, so it should not stay there, > otherwise it means that somethings wrong. > > - > ******************************* > Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org > Madison, Wisconsin, USA > ******************************* > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > Unsubscribe? mailto:type3-request@vwtype3.org, Subject: unsubscribe > > Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 20:41:22 -0700 > From: "Everett Barnes" <everettb@thesamba.com> > To: "Type 3 List" <type3@vwtype3.org> > Subject: [T3] Loud noise from fan area > Message-ID: <01f001c16fe4$48d1a510$b73c0f18@cx1010260a> > Content-Type: text/plain; > charset="Windows-1252" > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > > Well, I finally got my Type 3 Ghia back together today - NOS exhaust, > rebuilt carbs., blah, blah, blah. > > When I drove it home after I bought it, there was a nasty noise at idle > coming from the fan or exhaust area. I figure it was the exhaust because it > was pretty wasted and ended up dropping pieces of itself off on the drive > home. > > I fired it up today and the same noise was still there, it sounds like the > fan might be rubbing on it's metal shroud? Removing the fan belt made no > difference. The noise is NOT rpm-dependent, so maybe something in the flap > work is rattling around? Right now, the flaps are wedged wide-open because > there is no thermostat assembly. It basically sounds like there is a bolt > in there flying around. It is LOUD, you can't even hear the engine running. > > I know I have heard people mention this before on the list so does anyone > remember what the result was? > > I plan to drop the engine soon unless the solution is obvious. > > Thanks, > Everett Barnes > '65 343 > everettb@thesamba.com > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org >