[T3] Question about D jet idle issues 73 T3

[William J]

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From: <Bobsnotch at aol.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2016 7:21 PM
Subject: Re: [T3] Question about D jet idle issues 73 T3


> In a message dated 1/27/2016 9:02:42 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> jadney at VWType3.org writes:
>
> Re:  Missing at idle
>
> If the engine runs just fine in traffic and going  uphill, the fuel
> pressure must be okay. It sounds like your only concern  is the
> missing at idle and popping when you take your foot off the  throttle.

 Yes that's exactly my concern. The only concern other than the oil leaks.
>
> You're probably right about the popping being due to exhaust  leaks,
> but missing will contribute unburned gas to the exhaust stream.  That
> only makes sense, however, if you also have missing under  load.
>
> Is the engine missing while you're driving?
>
> For the  missing at idle, I'd look very closely at the ignition
> components. Use an  inductive timing light on each cylinder in turn,
> to see if one of them  fails to flash occasionally. That might point
> you in the right  direction.
>
> I'm wondering if the wire lead for the CHT is too close to #3 plug  wire.
> I've heard that this can happen and cause a miss.

 Bob : I will take a look at that . The CHT is top of the left head near the 
rear most and the plug wires are in the holders I will look it over to be 
certain.

William
>
> Bob 65 Notch  S with Sunroof
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