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<x-charset iso-8859-1>> I would check to make sure that each cylinder is actually igniting > by pulling each dist cap wire off in turn. Check the plugs, valve > lash, timing, and advance mechanisms also. > > Then check the charging system regulating voltage. You should > measure over 13.5 V at the battery after a drive and at med RPM. > > Let us know what you find. Looks like the number 3 spark plug wire was toast. All the cylinders are firing now and I will do a basic tune-up. Is it very hard to drop a heat exchanger with the engine still in the car, I want to try and clean out the oil that's in there, plus comfirm that that oil was coming from the #3 clylinder, since it wasn't firing. Thanks, Craig !----------------------------! ! Craig Woolston ! ! '70 Sqback, FI, AT->MT ! ! '71 Fastback, FI, AT ! ! cdwoolston@earthlink.net ! !----------------------------! ------------------------------------------------------------------- Too much? Digest! mailto:type3-d-request@vwtype3.org Subj=subscribe </x-charset>