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From: ahl@ihlpm.UUCP (A Little)
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Subject: Re: Causes of pinging
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Date: Thu, 19-Dec-85 10:08:15 EST
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> I can't speak for Casite or water, but as I recall from buggier days the
> immortal "Complete Guide to VW Maintenance for the Total Idiot" (or so)
> recommended pouring a pint of kerosene down the carb barrel.  Similar 
> process: keep the flow slow and the revs high and ignore the choking 
> fumes.
> 
> Like the previous correspondant I wonder: did anyone actually try this?
> 
> Dan Scherlis
> 
> care of: damora%h-sc1@harvard.ARPA



First of all, the "Idiot's Guide" specifies diesel fuel and

yes, I did try it.  My Karmann Ghia was due for a rebuild anyway,

so I did exactly what everyone has been saying - about a pint

of diesel down the carb real slow.  Boy, I never saw so much

smoke, but the engine did seem to run better.  By the way,

I changed the plugs at the same time (after the process of course)

and the old ones were really fouled - I would recommend at least

cleaning the plugs after you try this.  Also, if your tailpipe

is near your carb (i.e. - rear engine car) goggles and bandanna

are a good idea.


Andy     ihnp4!ihlpm!ahl


P.S. - I also heard of a guy that blew up the motor in his Camaro
       by doing this, but I suspect that it was his incompetence
       and not the process