[Vwdiesel] 1.6 TD vanagon smoking problem

Libbybapa at wmconnect.com Libbybapa at wmconnect.com
Mon Nov 8 08:43:23 EST 2004


In a message dated 11/7/04 5:20:23 PM US Mountain Standard Time, 
gbangs at cfl.rr.com writes:

Again, it only smokes before reaching operating temp.

> Set the fuel screw for max EGT at full load. You should easily exceed
> max EGT(~1250F) before getting much smoke at full load.

Even on large hills (not huge) I have not exceeded 900 deg.

> 
> If you have a smoking issue, 1st, check your pump timing.

Pump timing is right on.

> 
> If you smoke under non-boost conditions, the screw on top of the aneroid
> is for that. If you smoke at partial boost, the star nut under the
> diaphragm is for that.
> 
I'll do a bit more experimenting.
Andrew



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