Re: [T3] No Idle

["Wade" <gotty@iinet.net.au>]

<x-flowed>Gary,
Had same trouble with the missus trike which is complete with a type 3 dual 
carb engine in it. It was running rough, hard to stard and very eratic.
Check your condenser is not shorting out on distributor or needs replacing. 
We replaced the condenser and is running like a charm

Wade "Gotty"

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary Gamboa" <gary_gamboa@hotmail.com>
To: <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 11:51 PM
Subject: [T3] No Idle


> Car is suddenly refusing to idle. When I come to a stop, the car dies. 
> Very hard starting
> again, have to pump the pedal furiously while turning the key. When 
> started, the car runs
> at speeds over 10 mph fine. Only 400 miles into a tune-up and valve adj, 
> new GEN and
> regulator installed at that time. Did a visual, no gas leaks, all inj 
> connections and plug wires
> are tight. What do I start troubleshooting?
>
> Gary
> '71 FI AT Square
>
>
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