Ok so for my next issue... my engine in my '78 Super Beetle Convertible has a lot of trouble idling when it's cold, and needs to be given gas to start and to stay alive. Once it's driven a little bit or sits for a few minutes it starts and idles fine. I've checked the intake air sensor and it seems fine, and I don't believe it's the fuel lines, but it's still a possibility. I took one of the spark plugs out today and it looked fine, but does anyone know what the gap should be on them? It looks to be about .028 at the moment.
Also the EGR valve might have an issue. In the manual I have it says to try disconnecting it and you should hear the engine start to sputter, but if not there's a problem with the valve, and it doesn't seem to have any effect on the engine leading me to believe that there's an issue with it. The connector is showing voltage at idle so the switch is ok. Should I try and find a new valve?
By the way, in case I can get a hold of a portable tachometer, what should a typical idle speed be?
Thanks again for any help
Also the EGR valve might have an issue. In the manual I have it says to try disconnecting it and you should hear the engine start to sputter, but if not there's a problem with the valve, and it doesn't seem to have any effect on the engine leading me to believe that there's an issue with it. The connector is showing voltage at idle so the switch is ok. Should I try and find a new valve?
By the way, in case I can get a hold of a portable tachometer, what should a typical idle speed be?
Thanks again for any help