Need help reviving 64 Karmann Ghia

CnfsdWhtGuy · Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2014 3:39 pm Post subject:

Sorry havent been on since you told me to get a dwell meter. Anyway its on its way now. So you think i dont have good compression? To be cleae it starts easy and as long as the choke is on it runs like a charm. As soon as it warms up and the choke opens it will not stay running. Doesnt matter what step its on.

CnfsdWhtGuy · Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2014 3:43 pm Post subject:

Also i sprayed starter fluid around the carb and where the intake meets the head but it did not pick up at all.

Kmolenda · Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2014 4:47 pm Post subject:

Sounds like its time to rebuild the carb. 20 bux for the kit and an hour or so of your time. Choke on - run good. Choke - off it dies, result of too much air not enuf juice... Mine did the same thing after a 10 year sit. My buddies bug after a 3 year sit.

CnfsdWhtGuy · Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2014 2:34 pm Post subject:

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Also there seems to be a slight leak right here. Its wet each time i try and run... could this be something? Can i seal this?

c21darrel · Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2014 2:56 pm Post subject:

That plug is peened from the factory to hold in in place. You can see the 3 og peen marks in your pic, it shouldnt leak. Id pull it and epoxy/JBWeld it back in place. Could fix your problem.
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CnfsdWhtGuy · Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 6:41 pm Post subject:

Ok. I jb welded that spot, and I had a friend come over and pressure test my motor. I think we may have spotted an issue. the number 4 plug has no pressure at all. the others go up to 100 but rest at 90lbs per port. I was told maybe a stuck valve? What do you think?

djway3474 · Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 8:52 pm Post subject:

pull the valve cover and hand crank the motor. watch for rocker arm movement on that cylinder

CnfsdWhtGuy · Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2014 6:24 pm Post subject:

Watch "Valves" on YouTube
Valves: http://youtu.be/839o2xBQrfs

CnfsdWhtGuy · Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2014 12:44 pm Post subject:

What does this tell you? It looks like they valves are going up and down. port in questions are the valves on the right.

c21darrel · Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2014 1:22 pm Post subject:

CnfsdWhtGuy · Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2014 2:05 pm Post subject:

It is built into the carb. it was coming out though so I JB welded it in place. With zero compression on that valve will the oil help? I would like to address this first if possible.

c21darrel · Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2014 2:28 pm Post subject:

CnfsdWhtGuy · Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2014 10:44 pm Post subject:

Had a friend help me with the compression test. We did it twice... that ones not working. Will try mmo and update.

c21darrel · Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 12:52 pm Post subject:

Check rocker arms and push rods first, they can kill compression in the jug.
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CnfsdWhtGuy · Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 2:22 pm Post subject:

What am I looking for on the rocker arms and push rods? Are these inside the valve cover as well? Sorry in advance for my lack of any useful knowledge.

c21darrel · Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 3:27 pm Post subject:

Remove valve cover. You will see something like this.

You can see on the lower right side "the rocker " is off the push rod in this pic.
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-Zodiac- · Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 3:30 pm Post subject:

And you you see this than you take off the assembly to make sure that your pushrod isn't bent.
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CnfsdWhtGuy · Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:33 pm Post subject:

I do have access to the idiot book. It has been sitting in my garage... Was lent to me by Asesapie. I should probably read that... Up until now I just didn't really have an idea of what my problem was. Now would probably be a good time to check it out.

c21darrel · Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:44 pm Post subject:

CnfsdWhtGuy · Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2014 9:34 am Post subject:

Can you see from the Valves video I posted above if you see anything. It does not look like your picture at all.


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