Beetle running problems, HELP!!! PERTH

neggy Learner Dubber

11 posts · joined Mar 2009 · 17 Mar 2009, 10:21 pm

#701428

Hi, ive got a running problem on my Bug and wondered if anybody can recomend a vw enthusiast or mechanic that i can get to have a look. Im in Perth near Wanneroo. Its a 1959 with a 1600 twin port motor. It has been running fine and doing regular 120 km round trips to work. I was nearly home when it started missing. It had all new ignition gear about a month ago and has just had a carb kit fitted to try and fix the problem, which didnt work. I need the car for work so need to get it fixed in a hurry as the wife isnt to happy with me taking her car. Any help will be really apreciated. Cheers

colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 17 Mar 2009, 10:30 pm

#701431

What sort of fuel are you running?
How clean are your plugs? Is there a good connection on the leads and no moisture?
Are we talking missing, or pinging????

neggy Learner Dubber

11 posts · joined Mar 2009 · 17 Mar 2009, 10:36 pm

#701436

Hi, just regular unleaded that ive always ran, the plugs are clean and the leads are fine. I think missing.

colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 17 Mar 2009, 10:42 pm

#701437

well pinging has a distinct sound, and missing is just alot less power and alot of struggling.
It is quite hot at the moment but this things dont just happen for no reason. sorry i cant help you further just wanted to check you had looked at the basics. 🙂

greedy53 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,062 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 18 Mar 2009, 1:02 pm

#701535

new condenser try a differant coil mising how and when idel accelerating cruising few more details would help to try and help

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