Hi. I've got a 1641cc engine in my Beetle. It acts a bit funny when starting cold - from 1st i switch to 2nd gear and the engine loses power - feels like the power has been sucked into a vaccum.
After a long drive - I switch off the key - but it takes 30 seconds or so for the engine to shut down. It keeps on spluttering.
Anyone know what could be the problem?
vw54 ·
timing is out
greedy53 ·
tep get someone to set and time it
General_Failure ·
Thirding the timing. being out. Question is what caused it?
Joel ·
ill bet a 009 and a mechanic who doesnt know how to time one
that pre ignitioning when u turn ur key off is ur engine trying to rattle itself to pieces
u need to get it sorted soon or ur pistons will have holes in them
General_Failure ·
If I'd had the foresight I could've taken a pic of a head that was exposed to that condition. It's a little hard to explain, but the surface of the deck (is that the flat bit around the chamber?) bore a strange visual resemblance to what chocolate mousse would look like if it were made of aluminium. Oh yeah, that head cracked too during that time. I had the crack repaired recently and put it in the motor. Beats the alternative though.