Engine probs

markbailey Casual Dubber

48 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 4 Nov 2005, 3:30 pm

#424881

Hey...

My 71 Beetle.. when reved, makes a spatting noise.. and looses power missing a beat... what do i do

Old Dubber Wolfsburg Wizard

605 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 5 Nov 2005, 9:23 am

#425103

makes a spatting noise.. and looses power missing a beat

Missing ...as in spark?
Check plug wires, plugs, points gap, timing

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1,102 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 5 Nov 2005, 10:54 am

#425118

check tappets

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shiftyvw Wolfsburg Wizard

523 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 5 Nov 2005, 12:49 pm

#425132

spatting noise? got a better description?

testing 1 2 3...

markbailey Casual Dubber

48 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 5 Nov 2005, 4:14 pm

#425190

You have to Rev the car a lot.... Ummm i dnt know what else to call it it just like misses a beat and spats

shiftyvw Wolfsburg Wizard

523 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 5 Nov 2005, 5:35 pm

#425205

Sounds like a big loud sharp exhaust leak, especially when cold?

testing 1 2 3...

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 5 Nov 2005, 5:46 pm

#425208

does it idle ok? if not its most likely a plug or lead thats causing the problem

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