Problem: idle speed averages about 1300 rpms and is unsteady; wavers between 1200 and 1400. The idle screw is all the way in, lines are new and led correctly (as far as I know), and timing is perfect. Could the idle screw be too short? What should I be looking at? Any thoughts on how to correct this? The engine was bought, used, in longblock form and everything else was from my blown engine (hole in crankcase). Problem: can't get fluid to flow out of bleeder screw on radiator. I followed the procedure for filling the cooling system as outlined in my book but could never get any flow or even a hint of coolant out of the radiator bleeder. However, I think that the amount of coolant in the system is close to the capacity. Is this something to worry about? Is there a better way to do it? I think that many of the problems I am having are due to a poor manual. The car came with Vanagon, Official Factory Repair Manual by Robert Bentley. I find this manual to be poorly indexed, written, illustrated, and organized. I have used regular service manuals written by Bentley for other cars over the years (Jetta, Golf, Rabbit, Scirocco) and have been very happy with them. Does Bentley have a regular service manual for the Vanagon (not the "Official Factory" one)? Are there others out there to consider? Thanks in advance, Ben B. '85 GL |
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