'81 U.S Rabbit

Hahaha I actually slept in til 1 Paul!

Well after finding all the timing marks and setting tdc I got it started. Running very laggy. Idles fine, bit accelerates very slowly. It will backfire a few times and crackles a lot. Exhaust pressure out the back of the muffler is pretty strong too, which is good right?

But yeah it's just some sort of idling or tuning. Is there anyone in melb who can tune it and get it perfect so I don't have to worry about it anymore? Jetting, timing etc. how are volkscare with things like this.

Also my custom short shifter is amazing.

That is all.

George.

Sounds like the timing might be retarded. Try advancing it slowly as far as you can until it starts to idle rough then turn it back a little bit. TDC is just a starting point, it doesn't have to be permanently set there.

And get up at a decent hour and clean your room and take the garbage out. :grin:

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Originally Posted by sports racer

Sounds like the timing might be retarded. Try advancing it slowly as far as you can until it starts to idle rough then turn it back a little bit. TDC is just a starting point, it doesn't have to be permanently set there.

And get up at a decent hour and clean your room and take the garbage out. :grin:

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Well it did idle at 800 at which it was normally higher. Will give it a go tomorrow and see if it helps. I'm pretty sure it is way retarded.

Hahahaha Starting to sound like my mum for a Minute :p what kind of genitals are attached down there Paul?

LOL I've got 4 school age kids who like to go to bed late and sleep in.

Is your room tidy yet? ;)

Paul you'll be please to hear, the timing has been advanced and it runs muuuch better. Got bored with a few friends and went cursing and did some chap laps and city driving to get some food, epic cruise was epic. Engine is so much better, more torque and can finally take passengers hahaha. Carby however needs a tune, holds idle badly and has fuel surge heaps. Will look for some specialists. Could do with a wheel alignment too

Alic from yesterday just after doing the timing. Got a rear bar on the way and will try get it a bit nicer with the coming weeks! Also needs a wash lol

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...74819534-1.jpg

Good work George!! what motor did you drop in?

Seat cordoba 1.8 ADZ. I've used the adz engine a few times now, easiest swap in my opinion if anyone wanted to do a motor swap.

The ADZ is a strong engine and has good unusable torque. I've started mine in 4th accidentally before and easily pulled without too much hassle.

George, you're work on mk1s is so sick. This one is on its way to being as great the infamous orange one. Nice job

Gets my vote too! You bringing this one to GAD?

Looking good George!!
Did you roll your guards??