Hey, Not a problem. If your choke element has a notch present, it should be lined up with the raised indicator cast in the metal housing holding the choke element. This the normal setting. If you think you need a little more time with your choke on, you can loosen the 3 screws and turn it a tad counter clockwise to add choke time. This is a trial and erro thing. Are you using a stock air cleaner with a pre-heat pipe or some "micky mouse" cleaner ? With this kind of weather, Pre-heat is good. Most VW stock engines love warm air in the winter time just like me. :lol: