1977 Volkswagen Beetle won't start

1977 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
70,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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DUANEGARDELLA
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My car just died. Earlier it ran out of gas and the fuel supply was replenished. It drove fine again and then just died. It seems to be getting fuel but it just cranks over and won't start. The car is well maintained and in excellent condition however it does sit in storage for long periods.

Also the car is stranded in New City N.Y. Do you know any reputable mechanics. Volkswagen Dealers won't touch it

thanks, duane
Jul 23, 2008 at 4:17 PM
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RASMATAZ
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but it just cranks over and won't start.

Get a carb cleaner and spray into the carb or the throttle body on an EFI. Did it start and die? If not disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors-

If both fuel and spark is present-check the valve and ignition timing, this will lead you to problems with compression and valves opening and closing at the wrong time
Jul 23, 2008 at 4:22 PM
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