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Danny, VW Mechanic
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Base settings for the carb screws are to go all the way in then back each out a turn and a half. The sealant on the
one may be because the screw wasn't sealing and it was having a small vauum leak there so the previous owner sealed it up.
Danny
Base settings for the carb screws are to go all the way in then back each out a turn and a half. The sealant on the
one may be because the screw wasn't sealing and it was having a small vauum leak there so the previous owner sealed it up.
Danny
Danny, VW Mechanic
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