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Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:31 pm

Ok, I finally got my bug engine to run, I don't have a tach, so I don't know what rpms it is running at (I'm going to get a tach soon) when I took this video it was running at a higher rate than when it actually idles, and when it idles, it kind of shakes a lot, is that normal?

Is the rate that it is at in the video what it should be idling at? Should I take another video?

Please check out the video :(
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6cSie1mBJE

All suggestions are appreciated!

Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:11 am

It should not shake that much. I would suggest you have a vacuum leak.

Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:39 am

a vacuum leak can be at several places correct? :cry:

what do you do to check for leaks? Replace all the seals? :?

Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:46 am

i use carb cleaner and spray suspected areas while the car is running and wait for a change in rpms.

you may also want to check the condition of your cradle mounts

Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:54 am

Check your intake boot seals make sure the intake iself is sitting inside the manifolds, and check everything on your intake system, and deffinitly check your tranny/motor/cradle mounts it would not rock that much.

usually something you do before you install a engine, but since its your first one? lol its cool.

Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:01 am

Thanks for the help guys

I have the how to keep your volkswagen alive book but am still struggling with the terms

Quote: Check your intake boot seals make sure the intake iself is sitting inside the manifolds, and check everything on your intake system, and deffinitly check your tranny/motor/cradle mounts it would not rock that much.

are you talking about the air filter? The air filter I have doesn't have a rubber boot at the bottom, it just sits on top of the carb

I'll look into the motor mounts, I'll see if the book has them, it'd be nice if it was because the motor mounts weren't all the way tight, I got this car from a guy and it ran rough

Quote: i use carb cleaner and spray suspected areas while the car is running and wait for a change in rpms.

you may also want to check the condition of your cradle mounts

Do I have to worry about things catching on fire if I do that? Where are the cradle mounts?

Sorry, this is my 1st air cooled, I supercharged my jetta, but this motor is so foreign to me

Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:18 am

the carb cleaner wont ignite your car will just rev up like your giving it gas and here this is gonna make it easier for you check these 3 spots just lightly dust them with carb cleaner.

check these make sure there not bad

Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:36 am

Thanks, I'll look at those in the morning, just in case, I'll post these images of my engine, in case you guys happen to see something out of whack

Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:46 am

i dont see anything from the pics..... just try what we said and get back to us

Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:03 am

ok, will do

here are the tranny mounts, it is 1am here, so I can't start her up, I'll try that tomorrow and spray some carb cleaner at diff. locations to see if I get anything

could this be a problem? the cracked rubber tip?

gasket is squished a little, maybe?

Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:05 am

maybe the rubber tip of gasket try that tommorow,

your mounts look good but id check the bolts they might be loose.

Tue Nov 03, 2009 6:25 am

move that fuel filter.

Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:24 pm

shoulda known it was only a matter of time before a fuel filter nazi entered this topic.

Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:33 pm

boomsvw wrote: shoulda known it was only a matter of time before a fuel filter nazi entered this topic.

Sorry. I'll fix it.

SAMBA EDICT #32817:
Henceforth, we shall no longer advise new VW owners to remove the potentially dangerous accessory fuel filter from their engine compartments, and let them take their chances with engine fire.

So let it be written. So let it be done.

:wink:

Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:44 pm

The rubber vacuum plugs on the back of your carb look a bit dried out and cracked. Check those with the spray.

Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:05 pm

Thanks, I tightened down the tranny bolts, I sprayed the different rubber seals, gaskets, it didn't react.

:?

Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:06 pm

I totally agree on changing the location, the fuel filter rests on a pipe right now :shock:

you guys recommend locating it to the front of the car in the trunk? Any pics where?

Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:08 pm

nice yellow beard :P

Tue Nov 03, 2009 4:46 pm

Yellowbeard wrote: boomsvw wrote: shoulda known it was only a matter of time before a fuel filter nazi entered this topic.

Sorry. I'll fix it.

SAMBA EDICT #32817:
Henceforth, we shall no longer advise new VW owners to remove the potentially dangerous accessory fuel filter from their engine compartments, and let them take their chances with engine fire.

So let it be written. So let it be done.

:wink:

If not...as you say....he could always buff that shit right out!!

Tue Nov 03, 2009 4:57 pm

benCarn wrote: Yellowbeard wrote: boomsvw wrote: shoulda known it was only a matter of time before a fuel filter nazi entered this topic.

Sorry. I'll fix it.

SAMBA EDICT #32817:
Henceforth, we shall no longer advise new VW owners to remove the potentially dangerous accessory fuel filter from their engine compartments, and let them take their chances with engine fire.

So let it be written. So let it be done.

:wink:

If not...as you say....he could always buff that shit right out!!

:lol: