Date:         Tue, 4 Apr 1995 09:31:18 -0700 (PDT)
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         David Schwarze <schwarze@superc.nosc.mil>
Subject:      Re: Help, my wallet's always empty...

Mark Sabourin writes:
> 
>  My gas mileage has hit an all-time low of 14 mpg. I have a 72' 1700
> and I'm at my wits end as to how to get more miles for the buck. I've
> changed the ignition system completely (i.e. brand new), I've checked
> the compression and its A-OK and I've changed the cut-off jets in the
> carburator. All of these things were done on the advice of
> mechanics... What I have not yet attempted is a carb equalization. I
> didn't think it needed one because the engine runs like a Swiss
> timepiece. Any suggestions? Is the "volume control" screw really just 
> an idle mixture screw? If not, then is there a volume control screw on
> the passenger's side carb? AAArgh, I hate not being able to drive my VW...

There are idle mixture screws on both carbs.  Have you checked to make
sure you have the correct jets?

-David

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David Schwarze                  '73 VW Safare Custom Camper (Da Boat)
SAIC Comsystems                 '73 Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast)
San Diego, California           '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser?  Soon...)
schwarze@nosc.mil                http://papaya.nosc.mil/~schwarze
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