Car is a 72, Engine is a 71 Options

[martinef1963]

I wanted to know how would a 1.9L (BBK) 71 engine # W 0 074 343 would mix with a 72 FI system????

I've researched the FI parts and have found that the ECU that I have is Bosch 0 280 000 037 for 1972 engines, but the other associated parts, with the exception of the Throttle Switch cover both ranges (71-72 years).

I'm not at all well versed on the FI harness and it's compatibility either?

Her idling is "on roller coaster mode," sometimes she is just fine, and others she pisses me off.

I've read the Carb vs FI banter and really want to stick with the FI, but I need some real help on how this FI #$%^ works. I've read Paul Anders, Kjell Nelin articles and have done most of the parts testing.

Help anyone? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)

thanks,

[martinef1963]

The car is a 1972 and has modified to a 1.9L by a Big Bore Kit. I did a bunch of research because she idles funny all the time. She does run, but I notice that she consumes way too much gas, and after I shut her down in the garage there is a strong GAS smell coming from the engine comartment.

I always stick my head in the engine compartment to see if there is a gas leak and I do feel around the fuel filter, fuel pump to make sure there are no leaks.

As I mentioned before: by reading the Anders FI guidance I've found that all the FI that are in my car are compatible, however, the ECU is for a 1972. I have to take a look at the TPS to see what the numbers are for that.

I'm hoping she is all compatible, but still wanted the pros to tell me if a 1972 FI is compatible with a 1971 engine.

thanks guys for the continued support you have provided me. this site is the greatest for technical advise.

cheers,

Fernando