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Welcome. Best advise I can give you for autostick problems is go here>

http://www.vwar.org/forum/index.php?PHP … c588c&

For everything else we can help. Always like pics of cars too.

jim

I went at it yesterday and removed all the steering, brake and suspension parts. What the heck eh? I now plan to put the rear wheels on and use my ATV jack under the front to wheel it around. Or bolt a 2x4 across the front and put a big castor on it.

Burr> I thought I had to brace them because with the sway bar off the front end just hangs there loose. I thought it would drop down if I removed the struts. I saw it in the video too.

Body is ready to come off now. Just need to wait for my friend to get home on the 20th to lift it off onto saw horses we're going to build.

Used air tools for the first time. Impact gun sure takes the grunt out of wrenching. Suspension would have been a pain without it as would all the body bolts. All came out easy without breaking except the two that go into the rear shock mount. Had to cut them out, they were fused to the large washer.

jim

The filter is normally not full and bubbles won't hurt.

The idle screw should be backed out, not all the way in. Shouldn't you have a 34 PICT 3 in a '71?

If it won't idle after adjusting the screw your problem is most likely the fuel cut off solenoid. Check it first anyway since it's easy. With the ignition on but engine not running, plug and unplug the wire on the solenoid several times. Listen for the click each time.

jim

I found it's best to have both the Hayne's and Bentley manuals. Bentley is best but written for mechanics and assumes you have special tools. Haynes is written for the home mechanic and has ways around special tools and more detailed descriptions in some places. Pictures are clearer and better in Bentley but there are some better expanded type drawings in the Haynes.

I prepare for a job by reading the appropriate section in each book and then asking any questions here on Volkswebbin.

Your right FI is simple if you can read electrical diagrams and use a multi meter. I have converted two VW buses back to FI from a Weber progressive carb. Much better running now. It was a little harder putting a '75 FI engine into a '74 carb'ed bus.

For electrical info go here>

http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/

jim

Welcome. Do you have a Haynes or Bentley repair manual? Best to have both. The manuals give detailed instructions on testing the FI components and a good explanation how it works.

When was the last time you did a full tune up. Valve adjust, timing/dwell, spark plugs etc.

The cold start valve only operates when the ambient temperature is low and only while cranking the starter. Not likely your problem.

Check your temperature sensor on the block. It could cause this and is easy to check, assuming you have a multi-meter. You just need to unplug the wire from the harness, connect the ohmmeter, read the value and compare to the book. New one is $20.

There is another temp sensor in the air cleaner that can be tested as per the manuals.

Easiest way to check cold start setup is to remove the two screws and pull the cold start valve out enough to see the end. Remove the coil wire so it doesn't start, and crank the engine, holding a rag to catch the gas. Remember it won't work unless it's cold out. The actual temperate is in the manual, mines not with me. If it's above this temp, you need to unplug the thermo-time switch and short the leads together while doing the test. Be sure to use sealant when replacing the cold start valve. Best is to buy or make a gasket.

jim

I believe you can only buy the passenger side switch which is single pole. The drivers side is double pole for the buzzer. Used ones aren't hard to come by. I have several. If you don't intend to use the buzzer you can substitute the passenger side switch. VW bus switches are the same and will fit. Probably other old VW's too.

jim

I ship them by ground mail via Canada post as gifts. No customs problems or charges after shipping about 30 pairs around the world. Takes just over a week to the US. Took a while to get to Indonesia though.

jim