[T3] FI Help needed

[Adriel Rowley]

Does he have the phonetic spacers and no air leaks in the cooling?

I wonder if it has to do with the I.A.T. sensor. Might be richening the mixture too much or too little to start. Also explain the fuel usage. Hope this helps...


Thank you,
Adriel

> From: Bobsnotch at aol.com
> Date: Fri, 4 May 2012 17:47:24 -0400
> To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> Subject: [T3]  FI Help needed
> 
> Hello group, I'm trying to help someone on the road that doesn't have  
> internet access at the moment. The car is a 71 FI t-3, with a stock 1600 engine. 
>  The problem is that it won't restart when hot, unless you ICE down the 
> intake  manifold, then it'll start and run with no problem. Any idea what might 
> be  causing this. I looked thru Elfrink, but it only covered no "cold 
> start". Once  it's started it runs ok, until you have to stop, then it might 
> stall, and won't  run worth a lick. Right now, fuel mileage is terrible, as it's 
> about 20 right  now. At this time, that's all I know, other than the fuel 
> filter just got  changed this morning (no help according to the owner). He's 
> also got a  minimal tool kit with him, but nothing for heavy duty repairs. 
> Thanks for any  help you can offer.  
> 
> Bob 65 Notch  S with sunroof and IRS (Krusty)
> 64 T-34 Ghia  (Wolfie)
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