[T3] What Next?

[Jim Adney]

On 15 Oct 2012 at 14:23, matthew n stanfield wrote:

> On 2012.10.14, at 1045pm, Jim Adney wrote:

> > Check the dwell & ignition timing. Use a timing light to set the 
> > timing, because this verifies that there is actually spark.

> This may be a stupid question, but how do i do this if i can not get
> it started. I have been referencing the Bentley manual and it
> describes checking these two items with the engine running and warm.
> Is there a procedure to do these checks with a cold engine that will
> not start? 

Get a friend to run the engine with the starter while you watch the 
timing.

> > Okay, you've already adjusted the valves, .004/.006, right?
> Yes. I used a .15mm feeler gauge (which i guess translates to .006").

I actually recommend staying with .004 (.1 mm) for the intakes, but 
going with .006 all around won't cause you any problems.

> So i guess the next steps will be to check the fuel pressure and sort
> through the FI wires to make sure they are connected correctly? 

Sounds reasonable.

> I do have a fuel pressure gauge connected between the 1 & 2 injectors,
> it is just a matter of getting a helper to check the pressure while i
> crank the starter (or i guess i can check it when i short the red
> wires on the relay to get the pump to run continuously). When i was
> working on it yesterday, the gauge was registering pressure, but it
> was always down at about 20 on it's way to zero by the time i could
> get back to the engine compartment. 

That sounds normal, but you can check this with the help of a friend 
at the same time that you check the ignition timing.

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