I am wondering if it is characteristic of a beetle to cough and splutter a little when you turn the ignition off - if it's not normal can anyone suggest what might be wrong with my beetle?

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mine doesn't do it...

i've read something about this before...try timing

will try to find link for u

okay

heres thread on somone else who had same problem.

http://www.aussieveedubbers.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=35053#pid306846 

hope it helps

Thanks. Just had a read of the thread and think I need to do a couple of things - get a service and use premium unleaded for a while. The engine smells pretty strongly after a long drive - someone suggested burnt oil. I will see how I go anyway. Thanks for the tips.

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i spend so much tiem on here...reading reading reading.

and knew i had seen something else recently on it.

glad it helps.

babe better go check on the son and what he's up to now