LJet Dark Magic tune up kit, Please help with sorcery Options

[nditiz1]

So because I care more about driving my 914 than fixing issues with a leaking engine I decided to buy a 1.8L. I mean why not. So it runs and doesn't run perfect, but sounds pretty ok. I barely got through my last dark magic djet battle. This is an all new animal. This has most likely been asked before, but I have never come across it. IS there a listing of all the seals, hoses, frog powder dust, that I need to purchase to do a complete tune up of this old girl? When I perform a tune up it usually consists of cap, rotor, plugs, wires, oil, valve adjustment, and timing. I never touch any seals or vac hoses, but it seems like this should be done. Help me please with a list of "definite replace these" items. Oh and it's a 75 1.8L.

Thanks team!

[nihil44]

Looks like you have the basic tune up items covered.
My approach would be do your basic tune up and then assess running. You said it didn’t run too well. If it runs well after a tune, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it

If not running well, identify symptoms and then do some trouble shooting. There are a number of sources for L Jet troubleshooting eg factory workshop manual,VW Super Beetle Bentley shop manual. The L Jet system at that time was used in 914, Beetle and Vanagon. Basically all the same.

If that doesn’t work for you then shout out to 914world L Jet punters. Lots of wise heads on this site who are very helpful with advice

Hope you nail it. When sorted, they drive so smoothly