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Fri Apr 18, 2003 9:44 pm

On, my dual carb 1600cc. latley ive noticed a hissing, or a sucking sound by my drivers side carb/manifold/spark plug, not sure where exactly. Well today I went to a vw shop, and they told me that i should have my valves ajusted. But my car is also missing. would my vavles have to do with that.

Does anyone else no why my bug would be making this noise.

My car is craping out on me. I dont know why. My clutch is spent, now i have a valve problem or something, and a few other things. Typical volkswagen.

thaks for any and all help.

chad

Fri Apr 18, 2003 9:48 pm

Out of adjustment valves can cause misfiring and poor running. It sounds, though to me, as if you have a vacuum leak. Check to make sure the manifold/carb gaskets are in good shape and that the manifold/carb bolts are tight. Sounds as if one of them came loose. I would adjust the valves myself if I were you. It's easy and you will do a better job than a shop would.

Sat Apr 19, 2003 6:50 am

I agree with aircooled_mechanic. For the most part, the VW beetle is one of the easiest vehicles to work on. Get a repair manual and try the repairs yourself. I think you will be suprised at how well you will do.

Sat Apr 19, 2003 8:29 am

Spray some brake cleaner around the area that you believe the hissing noise is coming from,if the idle changes you have found a vacuum leak.

Sat Apr 19, 2003 9:12 am

ok, I got my valves adjusted, but the moter is still making the noise. any other ideas.
thanks.
chad

Sat Apr 19, 2003 11:15 am

Did your engine stop missing after you adjusted your valves?

Sat Apr 19, 2003 12:41 pm

I replaced all my gaskets and ajusted all my vavles. it purs better than it ever has.
thanks for everyones help.
chad