SPONSORED LINKS

Beetle will start and run but has issues getting started

Tiny
BAJABOY
  • MEMBER
  • 1970 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
  • 150,000 MILES
About 60 percent of the time the bug has trouble getting started. It chuggs but doesn't always fire. I changed all plugs and cables and there is a good spark. Oil is clean and obviously there is gas. The motor is an 1835cc with Holley Carb ( freshly rebuilt). I can't for the life of me figure out what is causing the issue
SPONSORED LINKS
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012 AT 12:57 AM

2 Replies

Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
  • MECHANIC
  • 52,797 POSTS
Is it mostly when cold or hot? Is the choke working correctly?

Roy
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012 AT 3:02 AM
Tiny
BAJABOY
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
Well it started when it got colder. As far as the choke goes, its electric but I think the previous owner rigged it to be a manual choke.
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012 AT 4:58 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Not Running Content

How to fix an engine that wont start
VIDEO
How to fix an engine that wont start
Instructional repair video
Engine Not Starting
GUIDE
Engine Not Starting
Over the past 20 years at 2CarPros we have identified the top problems that are easily fixed. This guide can save you a trip to the repair garage or calling a tow truck and...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links