Re: [T3] 73 Fasty FI Question

["Brodie Nelson\\" <brodienelson@comcast.net>]

Thanks for the advice, I appreciate it!

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rob Snow" <ugly442@yahoo.com>
To: <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 11:01 PM
Subject: Re: [T3] 73 Fasty FI Question


> This sounds so familiar it's almost funny.  I bought a
> 73 fasty that didn't run last year.  It still runs
> like crap, but technically it runs.  
> It has been switched by (I don't know who) to carbs. 
> It seems like as soon as I fix one problem another
> falls apart.  It's been in the shop about half the
> time i've owned it.
> 
> I'm no expert, i'm no mechanic, hell i'm new to the
> type 3s, so take my advice as you will.
> 
> Injector trouble is expensive to have fixed, 
> I've been told that the original fuel injection is old
> and sorta unreliable.  I wouldn't know, personally
> though.  I have the dual carbs, and let me tell you
> they are no walk in the park either.  I've had linkage
> problems, i had one that was stuck, and currently i'm
> having them tuned properly.
> The advantage to the carbs i've been told, is that
> they are cheaper to fix, and I believe they might be
> easier to work with.  They don't get the gas mileage
> though of a properly running fuel injected engine.
>  
> If it were me, I'd ask for the price to be lowered.  
> You'll probably be spending the difference soon
> anyway, wouldn't it be better to spend it on repars,
> but that's a personal call.  
> 
> Normally I don't give advice, but this one was just so
> similar to what I'm going through, I had too.  
> 
> I hope that you find a way to enjoy the fasty.
> 
> Rob Snow
> Missoula, MT
> 73 beat up fasty
> PS don't forget, I'M A NEWBIE
> 
> 
> --- "Brodie Nelson\\" <brodienelson@comcast.net>
> wrote:
> > I have a question about a possible 73 Fuel Injected
> > Fast Back that I am
> > considering purchasing.  The car is currently in
> > non-starting condition.
> > The owner said that when it ran, he experienced
> > signifigant power loss (in
> > acceleration) and decided to replace the fuel
> > filter.  After noticing
> > signifigant rust in the filter he decided to replace
> > the (rusty) fuel tank.
> > He replaced the fuel tank and has been unable to
> > start the car since.  He
> > believes that it might be injector trouble and has
> > swapped a couple
> > injectors with used ones without any change.  It has
> > spark, I believe it
> > might be fuel pump.  I have other VW's and have
> > experience working on air
> > cooled. Is it worth my time to purchase this vehicle
> > for $500?  Should I
> > switch to a carb. instead of FI?  Is FI in the Fasty
> > as unreliable as
> > mechanics say it is?  Any/all info would be greatly
> > appreciated.Thanks
> > Brodie
> >  Seattle
> > 
> >
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