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--- Wuzmop@aol.com wrote: > Ok, I spent the entire weekend adjusting valves, > setting points, cleaning plugs,etc. Over and over > again. The problem I cannot get around is that it > appears to be running on 1 cylinder. I can pull off > the wires of cylinder # 1,3,4 all at the same time > and it does not cause a change in the idle. I pull > #2 off and it stalls (yes with 1,3,and 4 connected). > I have spark at all 4 plugs, and good spray from all > 4 injectors. I do not have a timing light,but spent > hours trying to time it by ear, but no matter where > I turned the dizzy, it did not cause any change in > these cylinders. (I will be getting a light this > weekend)Where do I go from here? I adjusted my > valves to .006, and noticed on the archives that you > guys are setting them at .006/.004,could this be it? > I will be doing a compression check next weekend. > Fuel pressure/voltage/head temp sensor are all ok. > Thanks, > Robb > Setting the valves to .006 is good, what it sounds like to me is that you need a new set of points or possible condenser. Make sure to get the points set to .016(44-48Dwell). Make sure your point plate ground strap is good. Phil > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > Search old messages on the Web! Visit > http://www.vwtype3.org/list/ > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send FREE video emails in Yahoo! Mail! http://promo.yahoo.com/videomail/