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 markbailey
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| posted on November 4th, 2005 at 03:30 PM |
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Engine probs
Hey...
My 71 Beetle.. when reved, makes a spatting noise.. and looses power missing a beat... what do i do |
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| posted on November 5th, 2005 at 09:23 AM |
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makes a spatting noise.. and looses power missing a beat
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Missing ...as in spark?
Check plug wires, plugs, points gap, timing
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| posted on November 5th, 2005 at 10:54 AM |
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check tappets
gravity wont get you high
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| posted on November 5th, 2005 at 12:49 PM |
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spatting noise? got a better description?
testing 1 2 3...
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markbailey
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| posted on November 5th, 2005 at 04:14 PM |
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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 |
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shiftyvw
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| posted on November 5th, 2005 at 05:35 PM |
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Sounds like a big loud sharp exhaust leak, especially when cold?
testing 1 2 3...
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| posted on November 5th, 2005 at 05:46 PM |
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does it idle ok? if not its most likely a plug or lead thats causing the problem
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