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I thought you might have already done that, just thought i would mention it. This is a tough one. You may be right about the fan controller, i would check all the connections very carefully at the controller and CDI for good contact. Is there any other problems going on other than fuel pump?

Agreed! None of these problems should cause it to only run for a few seconds and quit.

I would change the oil , change the fuel filter, check the differential oil, if really black or milky looking change that. Also replace spark plug.

Photo has been removed, what part are you referring to.

That sounds like piston ring blowby, how long since you did your top end job. If you are using synthetic oil it takes longer for the new rings to seat.

Which one had no resistance, primary should have very little maybe.3 and secondary should be between 6 and 10.

Sounds like a bad relay did you replace it and still wont work.

You have been busy, sparlplug coil sounds weak, should be between 6 and 10 OHMs, what does the book say about that. . Do you get a good spark at the plug.

Good you got it going, rebuilding the original has always worked best for me, and yes, no ethynol gas, i dont use it in any of my small engines seems to destroy rubber partts and initiate rust on the steel parts.

Valve clearance is rather concerning, was the valve adjusting screw loose, it should not have changed that much in 650 miles.Unless previous owner adjusted it I would reset the valve clearances to spec and see if that helps. That would definately affect compression because clearances could actually be less than zero. Not really sure how you fixed the computer or what was wrong but that could also be limiting your revs electronically. Never had much luck at fixing computers, when something goes out it could actually take out another sector then it hard to diagnose.

Many things could cause this. If it is oil fouling maybe rings or valve guides, hope its not that. If it is dry powdery fowling it probably flooding. I know its fuel injected, the only thing i can think of there is replace the injector, but before doing that i would run some fuel injector cleaner through it and see if that helps. The other question would be how does it run, good, sluggish acceleration, jerky accelertion. What im getting at is to properly diagnose i need a little more information on how its running. There may be other electronics involoved that control the fuel injector.

Good diagnostics, glad you got it up and running.

I havent had a lot of success with JB weld on exhaust , doesnt like the high heat, but it will hold for a while, if still having problems they make putty for exhaust, also doent hold up well, the constant jaring of the machine loosens it and it falls out. Not much help, but that is my expierience.

Tanks do get nasty, being plastic helps a lot, not rust ot corrosion, and they clean up very easily. Good job getting it going and painting the racks, coming along nicely.

Just read your post #31, i did like the Atlas, Tiguan not so much, i would have looked at it closer but my wife wasnt interested in VW. I could have swayed her into it , but i was not that interested in a 4 cylinder in a vehicle that large, but they are all going in that direction, as far as the turbo charger, i dont think they are as durable as a NA engine, may be wrong. i didnt really want that The start stop feature on the outback seems to work good, im just not used to it, i can see how it would come in handy on bumper to bumper traffic in large citys. Im kind of old school i drive 20 yr old cars and i think they are fancy, all i need is a steering wheel and a shift lever and im good to go.

I figured you had probably cleaned them while apart ,just thought i would mention it. I usually start with the mixture screw 1 1/2 turns out from seated and adjust it until its running the best usually end up between 2 and 3 turns out. There is a tool that makes this easier Amazon sells several versions this is the one they recommend: https://www.amazon.com/Carburetor-Adjustment-Screwdriver-Motorcycle-Snowmobile/dp/B0BMTG92J7/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3UOBFMYX0H15D&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.TkpaU_CuOz3g4qBIsE0V3kMWh2LbJ8B--hRZEtRfDG6FSmQaIMAT_bCclJwC3rMnlvUzYzqd3kfdzlVuSTgdmgMuzklKuPmVjr-telZpWZ7oufONGBcix2tI-Rwb2C_ziP_sMT2DT7g3C8s0XdkPuIEQC912TUXCxnpQSyz9Bia0ezgQQFdmCzIAmYA24MGkC7qF6doGOWJFnrzv44euu_ifx_hXcVP3zMKQndygysd3y0i9_T3lYxf6MyfyiRp5xSS5B4n_kc2vi5fQWTjEfBK5ahg-fwd4528zGtdYGuw.dK0eY_t2Q-uOOZ41B5km52z_Z3V1Rmb8ydWD4HfRYh0&dib_tag=se&keywords=atv+adjusting+screwdriver&qid=1712854997&sprefix=atv+adjusting+screwdriver%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-2

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The black plastic knob attached to a cable is for adjusting the idle speed, not sure about a dial either unless that is whaat you are calling it. It sounds like there is still gunk or trash in your idle circuit jet or maybe the emulsion tube ,did you take that out and clean it. There is also a hidden jet down in a hole thats easy to miss.

I know i kind of went through the same with my Eiger, PO drilled out the jets and it was on an aftermarket and he drilled them too large and i dint want to fool with that carb anymore, so i bought a used Kei Hin off Ebay and rebuilt it with an all Balls carb kit and its working good. Looking back if i was to do it again i would buy OEM parts to rebuild it with.

You have been busy, good you got the cylinder bored, and everything working. Good work!

I have been very impressed with it so far, handles really well, plenty of power on the base engine, i was a little concerned about that from reviews, still getting used to the sounds of the boxer engine or maybe its the 4 cylinder, never owned a 4, most of mine are V8 and the V6 in the jeep. I mainly got it for my wife she drives about 75 miles a day and we thought the extra gas milege would be a plus. She picked one out at the dealer and i talked him into letting her test drive it by herself, nervous with other people in the car, so he kept me for collateral, she took it on a 20 mile test drive, got back and said i like it this will work, shes more critical than i am, First car iv ever bought that i didnt drive.

Thanks for sharing that information, i agree they are one of the better aftermarket parts brands.

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👍 You are welcome, glad i could help.

I think this one also covers the Kodiak: yfm400fwa{M}-2000 copy.pdf