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Hello all, it has been a long while (maybe 6 years) since i have posted
to this list. I am hoping to get serious this month and figure out why
my Fastback will not start and am hoping for some assistance / advice
from this list. (Disclaimer: I am not a mechanic. I enjoy working on my
car and can fix most things if i know what is wrong. My understanding of
how things work is relatively basic and troubleshooting is not my forte.)<br>
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Brief History:<br>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">1970
FI Manual Transmission Fastbac</span>k purchased in 1997. It has spent
the better part of the last 21 years in my garage, not running. It ran
when i purchased it, but soon after the bearings spun. It took me a long
while to track down parts and finally had an engine assembled and ready
to put in my car in 2008. Much to my delight it started and we were
able to drive it around the block a few times. Being my first engine
build, there were some things i did wrong and i ended up tearing the
engine down and reassembling it. I never was able to get it started
after that. Then life, unemployment, and starting my own business got in
the way and i find myself 10 years later with a car sitting in my
garage that i would like to drive again.<br>
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Timeline:<br>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">2004 - Purchased an Engine Case, Rods,
Bearings, Lifters, Pistons, and Cylinders from the DDB.<br>
2005 - Had the cam shaft polished at local machine shop.<br>
2006 - Replaced the clutch.<br>
2007 - Replaced all the brake lines, had Jim Adney rebuild Master
Cylinder and Rear Wheel Cylinders. Installed DOT 5 Brake Fluid.<br>
2008 - Replaced all the rubber Fuel Lines. Installed Engine. Drove car
around the block a few times.<br>
2011 - Had Jim Adney rebuild top half of fuel pump (it was leaking)<br>
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Nest Steps:<br>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">After reviewing some eMails i thought
were relevant to my situation, i came up with a list of 25 next steps.
The first few are listed below for your comment:<br>
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<li>Charge and install battery (probably will need replaced)</li>
<li>Check FI system for relay clicks - one on key turn and one a
second later</li>
<li>Verify spark plugs are sparking</li>
<li>Check injectors by loosening the distributor cap and rotating
rotor CW with key on.</li>
<li>Clean and test injectors for fuel spray.</li>
<li>Check / adjust valve clearance.</li>
<li>Check and adjust timing.<br>
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Any comment or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!<br>
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<div class="moz-signature">matthew n stanfield<br>
1970 VW FastBack<br>
Mansfield, OHio</div>
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