Re: [T3] Wont idle.....still

["Jason Weigel" <notchboy@comcast.net>]

<x-flowed>I used new crush gaskets, but I did remove the manifold once after seatin 
them. This was actualy my next step. Thanks Russ.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Russ Wolfe" <russw@classicvw.org>
To: "Type3" <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2004 5:17 PM
Subject: Re: [T3] Wont idle.....still


> On Sun, 2004-11-07 at 19:03, Russ Wolfe wrote:
>
> > >
> > I still think you have a vacuum leak. That is one thing that will cause
> > an engine to run at higher rpm, but not idle. You say you found a bad
> > gasket between the carb and the manifold. How is the gasket between the
> > manifold and the head. Try spraying something flammable around the
> > intake joints. I use carb cleaner, but since you just finished detailing
> > the engine, you might want to try WD40 or the like. If the rpm's pick
> > up, there is your leak.
>
> Or, if you don't want to make any mess, try using your propane torch,
> (not lit). Just move it around the various joints, and listen for change
> in rpm.
>
> --
> Russ Wolfe
> '71 FB AT
> '66 FB MT
> '64 T34 (not running)
> '65 T1 (not running)
> russw@classicvw.org
> http://www.classicvw.org
>
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