I installed a head gasket with four notches just like the original.
The car smokes quite a bit when I step on it, but there is no power. I
am confident the cam, crankshaft and injector pump are lined up...so it
must be the injector pump needing some fine tuning. Can I do it
myself, or do I need a Bosch certified tech? Anyone know how much I
should expect to pay to have the injector timing dialed in?

Also, It does not seem to make a difference in performance whether the
choke is in or out.

Thank you!

Jeff


dave AKA vwdoc1 wrote:
> does it run better when you pull that cable out?
>
> "none2u" > wrote in message
> ...
> >I assume you used the correct thickness head gasket. And the head was
> >rebuilt correctly. The gasket thickness is identified by the number of
> >notches in it. But I suspect you have to time the pump As you think too.
> >With the gauge and adapter that goes in the center of the pump between the
> >fuel lines. I think this will fix it. Does your car smoke black when
> >stepping on it . and how many miles /km are on it. By the way good job. It
> >runs. The timing isn't that far off.
> > "JH" > wrote in message
> > ps.com...
> >>I installed a rebuilt cylinder head, cylinder head gasket, timing belt,
> >> and tensioner on my 78 VW Diesel Rabbit.
> >>
> >> The car now idles, but does not have power, and stalls when
> >> accelerating.
> >>
> >> I double-checked the torque on the cylinder head bolts and belt timing
> >> - cam lines up using the special VW tool that slides into the slot in
> >> the cam, TDC lines up at the flywheel, and injector pump lines up using
> >> the special VW bolt.
> >>
> >> I am begining to think that now that I have a new belt and tensioner
> >> lining everything up, the injection timing is now off? Any
> >> suggestions?
> >>
> >> Thanks in advance!
> >>
> >> Jeff
> >>
> >
> >