Reading my writing I still cannot believe, how stupid I am in not knowing, what specs the engine has.
I bought it as a newly rebuilt 400 engine. But they forgot to put the oil dipstick tube in the engine. The dealer did not feel guilty and so we went to court, where I won. But I won't get any information about the engine from him.
I think it's quite a normal 400 engine without any tuning. That's okay for me, because I do not want to "race" it.
The starter was taken from the old engine. I cannot remember any spacers when I removed it to get it rebuilt.
I am a native German, but without Lederhose und some other funny stuff. I was studying in SF, California in 1993 and needed a car. On the way to an old Beetle Convertible, the Bird jumped right into my way. The owner had to sell it, because his spouse was pregnant and wanted a bigger car. So I could make a pretty good deal. And after a couple of months in the US, I took it with me to Germany. Wow, that's more than 25 years by now!
The reason I ask is: what other issues could be lurking out there affecting the starting of the engine when it's cold. Spacers on the starter if required (I use 2), will probably help the engine turn over when it's hot. Metal expands when heated.
If they rebuilt the engine to original spec your going to have issues with pumped gas. Need cam modification and dished pistons. However, that said, it did run quite nicely on your video. Keep in mind I'm not an expert on what specifically needs to be done to run on pump gas You need to put in that oil Zinc additive.
Well you picked up your English better most of us (self included). Are you an IT guy?
