SPONSORED LINKS

1969 Other Volkswagen Models engine back fires doent want to

Tiny
VOLKSWAGEN LONGBOARDER
  • MEMBER
  • 1969 VOLKSWAGEN
Engine Mechanical problem
1969 Other Volkswagen Models 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

cant get it to even start now coming home from work wouldnt do but 40 all the way to the floor spitting backfiring should I buy new carb
Monday, October 20th, 2008 AT 10:00 PM

1 Reply

Tiny
MHPAUTOS
  • MECHANIC
  • 31,937 POSTS
Hi there,

I would be checking the compressions and then the valve clearances first, this is a common problem with early VW's also make sure that the points are not closed up, start here.

Mark (mhpautos)
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, October 20th, 2008 AT 11:38 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Backfire Content

How To Fix an Engine Backfire
VIDEO
How To Fix an Engine Backfire
Instructional repair video
Backfire Repair
GUIDE
Backfire Repair
When your engine backfires it can do so in one of two ways. First and the most common way is when the engine is running a small explosion of unburnt fuel is ignited inside...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links