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by v-dub66
Thu Jul 15, 2010 12:23 pm
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: Vechicle idles, but then dies out.
Replies: 3
Views: 5767

It does have a stock Solex/Brosol 30/31 carb. So, I took off both fresh air heater hoses due to needing replacement in the process of checking all other possible problems and now the vechicle starts and continues operating while accelerating. Haven't done anything else the to vechicle. Can that be t...
by v-dub66
Sun Jul 11, 2010 3:15 pm
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: Vechicle idles, but then dies out.
Replies: 3
Views: 5767

Vechicle idles, but then dies out.

Hi, Recently I have had issues with my bug. The vechicle starts, idles, but when i hit the gas pedal, she dies out immediately. I so far have done the following: check and adjusted ignition timing, checked and adjusted valve clearnence, checked for vaccum leaks. I'm now stuck. I'm thinking maybe the...
by v-dub66
Sun Jul 11, 2010 3:04 pm
Forum: New Member Introductions
Topic: VDUB 66 from NC
Replies: 1
Views: 2774

VDUB 66 from NC

Hi, I'm new to the site. I have a VW Beetle 66, and love it. Had it since Feb 2010. Hoping to share thoughts and ideas.