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lekker vee Commited Dubber

52 posts · joined Apr 2010 ·

#802795
Since my last big road trip a few weeks back now, my bug is taking about 5 to 10 minutes to warm up even when on the road. During that time at every intersection, the engine will cut out and I have to start the engine again.
What am I missing? Choke? Fuel? Air? or something else?
I've had a little fiddle but it hasn't seemed to make much of a difference.

Help appreciated.
Cheers.
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Smiley Veteran Volks Folk

2,125 posts · joined Oct 2008 ·

#802798
Firstly what engine/carby is in the vehicle?

If the carb is fitted with a fuel shutoff solenoid check that it is powered and working correctly. It can also be a sticking valve in your float bowl on the carby, which you can temporarily remedy by giving the float bowl a sharp rap with a screwdriver handle.

My Baja had the same problem just last week and it turned out to be the fuel cutoff solenoid. The car must be able to suck enough fuel past when it's reving but doesn't have enough vacuum to at idle.

Hope you find the problem soon. I know there's nothing worse than coasting into a set off lights only to have your car stall, at every intersection as you cross town 🤪



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lekker vee Commited Dubber

52 posts · joined Apr 2010 ·

#802804
Engine is 1500
Carby is Solex 30 pict

Thanks for your thoughts.

Is the shutoff solenoid also called the cut off valve? That had been very loose which I have corrected. Could I have over corrected - is there such a thing?
I'll try the floater tapping when I go for a spin later.

Yep, car stalling is getting very annoying 😬
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ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell

3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 ·

#802806
YOU W ILL HAVE TO TAKE THE AIR CLEANER OFF AND SEE IF CHOKE IS ON OR OFF
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Grey 57 Old Grey Cruiser

2,937 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#802829
lekker vee wrote:Engine is 1500
Carby is Solex 30 pict

Thanks for your thoughts.

Is the shutoff solenoid also called the cut off valve? That had been very loose which I have corrected. Could I have over corrected - is there such a thing?
I'll try the floater tapping when I go for a spin later.

Yep, car stalling is getting very annoying 😬

Check to see if the shut off soliniod has come loose again Tam. Your problem sounds like a loose / faulty / disconected shut off solinoid. Or it could be a blocked idle jet.

benjicon Officially Full-On Dubber

266 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·

#802846
Is it low on power too ? Check your leads are all plugged on.
No i'm not repainting it.

greedy53 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,062 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#803013
a long trip could have picked up crud in the fuel tank check filter ,also start the engine and go to the back and rev the engine up and put your hand over the carby top and make it suck
,this will if you are lucky suck all the crud down and away
just a few maybe helps but worth a try it free
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lownsneaky Casual Dubber

32 posts · joined Sep 2010 ·

#803836
trying running it without the air box

lekker vee Commited Dubber

52 posts · joined Apr 2010 ·

#804026
benjicon wrote:Is it low on power too ? Check your leads are all plugged on.
Power is fine, leads are all good.
Hoping to get into the shed and have a proper look on Saturday
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