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Re: [T3] Valve setting history


On 31 Oct 2001, at 10:30, Mike Wodkowski wrote:

> Well, there you have it folks.
> An agreed upon difference of opinion.
> So, to play it safe, .006 all around is EASY TO REMEMBER and safe enough for
> Bentley and everyone else.

Yes, I believe that VW went with the .006 recommendation all 
around simply because it was easier to do and remember.

> BUT, back to theory: What is the ADVANTAGE of doing .004 on the intakes,
> outside of the fact that it doesn't hurt? Does its advantage outweigh the
> simplicity and convenience (and spared energy of getting into this
> exhaustive conversation again in the future) of .006 across the board, which
> clearly doesn't hurt either?

There should be a bit of extra power and slightly less engine wear, 
but it's got to be small, probably unmeasureable.

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