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Re: [T3] Loss of power + popping


<x-charset iso-8859-1>> > I took my car for another experimental spin round the block today.
Twice, at
> > the same place, probably because it is a slight upward incline, I
suddenly
> > experienced a loss of power and an ominous popping noise from the rear.
When
> > I gave it more gas it seemed to straighten out, in fact it almost seemed
to
> > shoot forward and accelerate rapidly.
>

May not apply here, but I seem to remember reading that with non-standard
carbs, the orientation in the engine compartment can have an effect.  Carbs
(some anyway?) are designed to be used so that the float chamber is in front
of (front is front!) the venturi, to reduce the chance of fuel starvation
when going uphill.
Maybe it's too much fuel, if your carbs are stock 32PDSIT.

If yours are after-market not stock, are they the other way round?  I guess
if so, fuel-level adjustment might be a solution, but it's beyond my
experience.

Dave.
UK VW Type 3 & 4 Club
http://www.hallvw.clara.co.uk/
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