im pretty much trying to figure out that sweet spot where the engine can idle and run great without the cold start pulled and it seems that i need to advance the IP greater then the setting of which the bently says to achieve it?
I run on cold days with the CS out for a few miles. I usually am stopped by the same light all the time, doesn't seem to matter if traffic is there or not. My direction always is red. So I just come up to the light and easy the lever back, idle at that point is fine. So do you have to run with the lever out even when the engine is warmed up? That would not be right. Trying to set it up so it idles cold without the lever pulled may be too much once it warms.
That is my experience with these critters.
so my 1.05mm could be a fine timing for the IP once it gets to its normal operating temperature? i might benefit alittle more with advacing the IP some because it could just be that the IP is a bit worn out. So in conclusion i can start the engine let it warm up with the CS on and turn the CS off once at operating temperature if the engine fails to keep a nice idle or begins to run rough at operating temperature i should advance the pump some more to fix it?
and the dial gauge becomes irrelevant because the IP is just probably worn out and thats why it cant be in spec? so i should even trip on that anymore. Just advance the IP where it can idle and drive good at operating temperature with the CS off? thats all i should really worry about correct?
Bottom line is what you wrote in the bottom line. Because you already have it figured that the IP is worn and your starting just fine with the way it is right now. CS is meant to assist the start but not be necessary to run.
I'd say you are there! Leave it alone and drive the sucka.
so guys is there any place that sells the alternator brackets? i dont like the setup i was using.. and i just want to get the stock set up in there i think its the bracket that comes off near the valve cover and engine lift point its that like adjusting bracket i think and then there is a lower potion one that holds the altantor to the block.
also wanted to say that this rabbit is going to a new home and im starting up a new build thread:
http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=32841.0