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Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:36 pm

What's occuring vw boys and girls? I have a brilliant little 1965 type 1, and it's just started to not start.... I have checked the following:

1) gas in the tank - check;
2) battery charged - check;
3) car turns over - check;
4) lines into distributor properly attached - check;

Until a few weeks ago, it couldn't wait to be turned over and kick off running. The engine ran well and didn't burn oil so I am suprised about this latest issue. :( So, it turns over but doesn't start. Any ideas??

Cheers!

Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:40 pm

gas in the carb? spark at the plug?

Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:44 pm

Also, check your idol cut off valve on the side of your carb. I was having the same problem on my 66. I made up a new wire to run from my coil to the ICV and choke and it fired right up. You can check it by turning your key on and unplug the valve, you should hear a click as the valve shuts.

Hope this helps,

Rick

Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:54 pm

Thanks for the quick responses!! -

I'll try swapping out the spark plugs as I have never changed those. I have only owned it for about 6 months and my automech skills leave something to be desired. I have the idiots guide so I'll try and find the appropriate bit in there for the ICV. I appreciate the help.

Rick - Is there any sound vw clubs in the Tampa area? - cheers pal!

Fri Jul 18, 2008 6:31 pm

I am having similer prob after i run car for about more then 20 miles car wont start but all things seem fine I will let car sit for a few days and then starts right up like normal. If i run the car for a few miles it is fine it is only the long trips.Please help

Tue Jul 22, 2008 8:29 am

gondiwindi wrote: Rick - Is there any sound vw clubs in the Tampa area? - cheers pal!

Check this link out, I haven't done anything with them but if i can get my baby running right i will be there. I'm having issues real close to what your having.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=305275

See ya

Tue Jul 22, 2008 8:32 am

your carburetor float may be stuck. Open the jet at the bottom of the bowl and see if you get gas coming out. If not, that is your problem. Take out the air filter, disconnect the top of the carburetor and blow some air around the float connections and the jet - that should do it.

Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:03 am

gondiwindi wrote: What's occuring vw boys and girls? I have a brilliant little 1965 type 1, and it's just started to not start.... I have checked the following:

1) gas in the tank - check;
2) battery charged - check;
3) car turns over - check;
4) lines into distributor properly attached - check;

Until a few weeks ago, it couldn't wait to be turned over and kick off running. The engine ran well and didn't burn oil so I am suprised about this latest issue. :( So, it turns over but doesn't start. Any ideas??

Cheers!

Will it not start at all now or is it just when it is hot? If it's not wanting to start at all, one thing that bit me a few months ago was that the distributor raised up and the gear turned 180 on me. I didn't find out until I started checking valves, but the easy way to tell once I knew what it was, I just pulled up a little on the rotor, not enough to remove it, and was able to turn the rotor by hand.

Wed Jul 23, 2008 8:01 pm

I just had this problem, Replaced the starter and problem went away maybe that is the problem, just a thought from my expierence.

Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:46 am

Make sure you check all the contacts on your starter solenoid. also the body grounds too!

Sun Jul 27, 2008 3:57 pm

it only seemed to do this when it i guess is hot. I am new at all this but love learning everything i can