VW idle speed

It's very important to set the right idle speed for your aircooled VW. An incorrectly set idle can cause the engine not to idle at all, run rough, consume fuel excessively or even overheat in traffic. In this video we go through the process for setting the idle speed on your aircooled VW. This is somewhat dependent on your engine and carb, but 850 rpm - 1000 rpm is a good ballpark. Before starting, make sure your engine is fully warmed up, properly timed and that there are no vacuum leaks. See my other video on how to time your engine:    • VW timing   ps: We had a bit of a snafu with the microphone so the audio isn't up to the usual standard in this one! Check out this playlist for more videos on van maintenance and repair:    • The Red Van - 1976 VW Late Bay Crewcab