Re: [T3] It Runs

[Aaron Clow <vw_variant71@yahoo.com>]

--- Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org> wrote:
> The squares are particularly noisy, but I've never
> found the RPMs to seem 
> excessive at speed. Are you sure you're getting into
> top gear? Make sure you 
> are. The ATs have 3 gears; make sure you hear 2
> shifts.

I'm definitely in top gear... Can you go 65-70mph in
second? Yipes!

I guess I thought the loud engine was "normal," as
it's about the same noise level as my old bug, until
my dad and I got the fastback here started. That thing
sounds WAY quiet, even with the engine compartment
open. Maybe I just need a new muffler on the Square? 

> If you have loose parts, like a loose heat shield on
> an OEM muffler, that can 
> make a lot of noise, but maybe you have other
> problems. What's actually making 
> the noise? Are your tires overinflated? They should
> be 20/30psi (F/R.)

The engine itself is making the noise. It sounds like
it runs OK (as opposed to the terrible knocking sound
I'm getting on the fastback when I hit the throttle --
bearings?), but just the concept of getting that
engine up to that speed, coupled with the loudness of
it, freaks me out...

Maybe I'm just being a wimp. :)

And my apologies for hijacking this thread...


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Aaron Clow - http://www.tiserves.com/VW/
'71 FI AT Square - On the Road
'71 FI AT Fasty - Off the Road
'71 AT Square - the Parts Bin

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