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Re: [T3] I am still having problems accelerating


On 13 Nov 2004 at 15:04, Amy Rarig wrote:

> I am still having problems accelerating  I just gave the car a tune up
> and when I accelerate, the higher rpms it bogs out, giving it a real
> bad miss.  The points are gapped at 16, as per Haynes manual.  Just
> cant figure out whats going on, I think I have to change the fuel
> filter. any other ideas, please help! 

The way to check for a clogged fuel filter is to put a pressure gauge on the 
main gas feed line. There will be a port to connect a gauge to between one of 
the pairs of injectors. The FI system should sit at 28-30 psi any time the 
engine is running. If the pressure droops when you ask more from the engine, 
then you probably have a filter problem.

You really have to check this while driving. It's easy to get a friend to watch 
a guage in a squareback while driving, but a fasty takes a longer hose.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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