Backfiring
vwbugsrule - November 3rd, 2011 at 04:01 PM
Hey guys i started up my engine and it is backfiring, what causes
Backfiring and How do I solve it? It's a 40hp 1200.
Cheers
pod - November 3rd, 2011 at 04:23 PM
timings wrong,have you tried moving dizzy around whilst its being cranked over?
vwbugsrule - November 3rd, 2011 at 06:43 PM
nah i have not tried that. Where should i set the timing for my 40hp (big dizzy) ?
vvwbeetle - November 3rd, 2011 at 08:32 PM
Also check your exhaust for a leak
turboty - February 22nd, 2013 at 11:54 AM
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Also check your exhaust for a leak
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yep.... i just busted my exhaust and is now sounding like a wrx... but back fires massively on the down gear!!! sounds good and is fun to drive but
prob not good for her...
68AutoBug - February 22nd, 2013 at 11:59 AM
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Originally
posted by vwbugsrule
Hey guys i started up my engine and it is backfiring, what causes
Backfiring and How do I solve it? It's a 40hp 1200.
Cheers
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not timed correctly... [distributor]
or a leak in the exhaust [very common]
VWs do not like any little air leaks in the exhaust or inlet..
one small hole somewhere will do it...
You can use Silastic brand silicone on all the exhaust gaskets
to make sure of no leaks... it handles the heat with no problems.
LEE
bajachris88 - February 22nd, 2013 at 01:11 PM
if backfiring on deceleration, can also be the result of running lean. You can hear it even on modern cars with uprated exhaust, that 'gurgle' and
popping out the exhaust.
check points gap too when doing dissy timing, as the points wear, the gap only marginally changes which will put your timing out substantially. Do
points first, then timing, otherwise you'll have to redo your timing, after doing points.