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brisbanefastback Casual Dubber

36 posts · joined Jul 2007 ·

#620576
I'm not a particularly mechanically minded person, so im hoping to learn a few basics before i take my fastback to someone to get fixed (and to potentially save myself from getting ripped off)

My 1600 TLE 1971 fastback seems to be using more petrol than i feel it should, having driven a beetle many years ago, and the exhaust fumes have a distinct petrol smell (more than other aircooled cars ive smelt!)

Could it be the valve timing is off? I bought the car last year from a guy who rebuilt the engine, it runs pretty smoothly but i thought the injected fuel system was meant to increase efficiency (i have no idea what my mpg is im affraid - got a sticky fuel gauge so never want to run it too low on fuel)

Also while im here, should the oil breather 'exhaust' connect up to the air filter? I notice on my stock breather the hose is missing...

Just trying to minimise the environmental impact of my car!!!!!!

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#620581
I would check timing and valves to be sure.

Have a read here
http://www.vw-resource.com/tune-up.html

I wouldnt be expecting a 30 year old fuel injection to be more economical than a beetle.
If you are remembering a 64 1200 beetle then forget it. Any 1600 is going to be thirstier

The stock breather connects to the carb - yes.
Futue te ipsum!!!

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#620582
Type 3s weigh a ton or one n half tons at least the weight is the problem

they are always HEAVY on fuel no matter what you do

You could try fitting smaller main jets and syncoing the carbies as well
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#620583
Type 3s weigh a ton or one n half tons at least the weight is the problem

they are always HEAVY on fuel no matter what you do

You could try fitting smaller main jets and syncoing the carbies as well

how much are you getting to tank full n milage ???
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#620584
Type 3s weigh a ton or one n half tons at least the weight is the problem

they are always HEAVY on fuel no matter what you do

You could try fitting smaller main jets and syncoing the carbies as well

how much are you getting to tank full n milage ???
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#620586
TLE = EFI
Pay your debts, CxxT

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#620587
yeap your right change to carbies n chuck the injection
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


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http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#620624
Hi

Don't chuck the injection, fit an after market computer and bring it into the naughties.

Steve

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#620676
vw54 wrote:yeap your right change to carbies n chuck the injection
nah, just sort out what's there. My 30-year-old stuff works a treat!
Pay your debts, CxxT

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#620705
You can sort it out all you like unfortunatly it will still be the weight problem
they weigh 1 1/2 tons take 6 people to lift a bare type 3 body shell compared to 2 for a Bug

Yers i would fit a new updated putor using both fuel and ignition and possibly some more sensors as well
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409