Bosch Tips????

["I.Mannix" <mannix@privatei.com>]

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> Hi all, I have an 84 Rabbit GTI, and I am not sure that my full throttle
>enrichment switch is working - the switch itself is working, but the wire
>that goes to the CIS brain might not be, as the car leans out at high rpms
>- with the OX sensor connected, it is at 1.5% CO.  Any thoughts?  Car runs
>just fine, but I am a bit concerned about the leanness at WOT.
>(disconnecting ox sensor puts it at 3-4% CO, not so bad).  BTW, I don't
>care about mileage for a second, just power;).  I do realize that my
>mileage may vary when I start messing with this stuff, but that's OK in my
>book.  As long as it runs well!
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>Next question, my Bentley shows an adjustment on the fuel distributor by
>taking a plug out, and removing/adding shims.  My car is an 84, my manual
>goes to 83 - my 84 seems to have a check valve of sorts where older cars
>have the plug/shims.  It appears that this check valve is adjustable with
>an allen wrench.  Hmmm.....
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>Next thing, anyone know how to get ahold of pressure testing gauges?
>Inexpensively?  I guess that's the qualifier.
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>Last thing, I have a spare control pressure regulator, but it looks a bit
>different - it came off a 1.6 Rabbit.  Are there distinct differences with
>these?
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>OK, I know there is a vocal minority who swears that there are NO gains to
>be had with the CIS system.  Seem to be the same people who claim that
>there are NO gains to be had through changing the ignition system.  I know
>the ignition people are wrong;), and I think there should be some gains to
>be had in the injection, possibly at the expense of economy (I don't care,
>it is a racecar).
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>OK, thanks!  Any insights appreciated (even the "you're a moron" ones)
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>Mannix
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