on freeway smelled gas, fuel line came out of side of carb

jl2182 · Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2014 2:47 pm Post subject:

These are all things I'm going to check out. I am no mechanic and I'm new to beetles. Wish the was a guy close by me who would works on them to come over and show me a few things. Haha. Will check the tranny fluid next. Like I said before, it will go into gear but if youfully let your foot of the clutch it will choke out. Idk. Thanks for the help guys.

Busdriver79 · Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 11:07 am Post subject:

jl2182 · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 2:32 pm Post subject:

Yes I'm very lucky. Once I locate the other filter and get it changed, the one in the engine bay is coming out asap. Got a lot of work to do before iI drive it anywhere again anyhow. Fire extinguisher check!

DrummerDaveB · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 10:25 am Post subject:

It sounds like you have several issues.

1) Get a fire extinguisher asap.
2) Relocate the fuel filter as previous posters have said before you burn 'er to the ground. Seriously. Do it now. You've already lucked out big time that it didnt happen when it pulled out the pressed in carb fitting.
3) Replace all your fuel hoses if they havent been changed in the last 5 years.
4) Safety wire as mentioned, or tap and insert a screw in type.
5) Before messing with anything else, adjust your valves, points gap, and timing. http://www.aircooled.net/adjust-stock-vw-valves/ http://www.aircooled.net/stock-vw-ignition-timing-how-to-video/
6) If you still have issues, that pressed in piece coming loose could've caused some crap to dislodge and clog a jet or something. So remove clean your carb, clean out all jets, check your accelerator pump for proper functionality, and readjust the carb per the base settings. http://www.aircooled.net/stock-vw-carburetor-adjustment-video/
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ashman40 · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 2:41 pm Post subject:

Check something please....
Look on the left side of your carb just below your fuel inlet and you will see the make and model cast into the fuel bowl. What does it say there?
Next, use a mirror and look for the model numbers stamped into the body of your distributor. The model number(s) is usually on the front side (front is front of car) of the distributor body.

I have a gut feel you have a 34Pict-3 carb and a 009 (VW 126-905-205, Bosch 0231 178 009) distributor. This combo was never designed to work together but is one of the most common configurations based on the cheapest and most available parts.
This combo often causes a huge hesitation as you accelerate off idle from a stop. I wonder if this is what you are describing as a clutch problem? To work around the hesitation you often need to raise the idle and feather the clutch to keep the engine from dying.
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jl2182 · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 10:26 pm Post subject:

What brand distributor would you recommend besides the 009 or vw dist you just described? It does almost sound like it might be that. I do have a 34 pict3 carb. Before I get it back on the road I plan on replacing all rubber fuel lines, points, plugs, bleed brake system, oil change, etc. I'm going to relocate the fuel filter out of the engine compartment and place between tank and tunnel. I've already installed a safety wire holding the fuel line inlet into the carb. Will be going to purchase an extinguisher before getting her back on the road. If there's anything we can't figure out ourselves, I will have to give a guy who really KNOWS what he is doing to come check it out. Thanks for the advice guys

andk5591 · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2014 3:59 am Post subject:

The 034 SVDA is the perfect match for the 34PICT-3. However there sounds like there are some issues with some of the recent aftermarket ones. I think a couple places still have the Mexican Bosch SVDA (try EIS) and I know there is a thread about the Pertronix one that is out there - Try to find the thread and see what the probs are and if they have fixes for them.
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ashman40 · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2014 7:45 am Post subject:

jl2182 · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2014 8:41 am Post subject:

To answer the questions, I have a Bocar 34pict 3 carb and a VW 231 170 034 dizzy.

Randy in Maine · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2014 8:58 am Post subject:

Just drive it.

A nice German 34PICT 3 would be nice to score at a show from someboduy selling used parts for cheap money. Send it off to Tim the carb guy and have him rebuild it and you will be 100%. At least you have a good distributor so no need to look for one of those.

jl2182 · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2014 9:19 am Post subject:

Yeah thanks, the guy I bought the bug from had it for a month, he had purchase it from a 80 yo lady who was the original owner. The beetle itself is about 95% original parts, plus or minus some for tune up, fuel lines, etc. Good score for $ 2100 I believe. He paid $2800. Floor pans have been replaced, but elsewhere there is no rust, still has the protective coating under fenders, etc.

jl2182 · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:33 am Post subject:

One quick question, what is the best oil type for the engine 20w50 or...? And how many quarts, 3?

Randy in Maine · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:39 am Post subject:

5.3 PINTS of oil.

Visit the oil sticky and use your own judgement as to brand.

ashman40 · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2014 3:33 pm Post subject:

jl2182 · Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 9:30 am Post subject:

It seems to be in good working order. Not a lot done to the bug the past couple days because we have had so much rain and I've lost my helper. Haha.

jl2182 · Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 1:35 pm Post subject:

Talked with a local vw guy today and he told me since my bug idles fine but chokes out when put into gear it sounded like the carb was getting starved for fuel. He is going to come take a look at it tomorrow. Is there any other way to clean the bowl and float needle valve without removing the carb from the manifold? Say with carb cleaner?

Cusser · Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 3:22 pm Post subject:

Randy in Maine · Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 3:57 pm Post subject:

Do yourself a favor and send that carb off to here and have it rebuilt.....

http://volkzbitz.com/

Money well spent.

BugMan114 · Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 6:30 pm Post subject:

Howdy. just noticed you live close by, I'm in Ellenwood. anyhoo, anytime I run a stock carb, I always tie some safety wire around the clamp, and carb bolt. I've pulled the fittings out just trying to get the line off. It can come out pretty easy. and definitely put a filter under the tank, and not in the engine compartment. it doesn't take much to wiggle the fitting out.

Might wanna check out the GA dubs site. its basically like a mini-thesamba, but for GA, and GA clubs Very Happy

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jl2182 · Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 9:41 am Post subject:

I check out G-dubs a good bit. I've already got the "safety" wire in place. I would like to become a member of a vw club but don't really know how to go about it. I have a guy coming to check out my carb today and will keep ya posted what we find out.


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