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dmonger Samba Member
Joined: October 11, 2004 Posts: 112
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Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 6:59 pm Post subject: Squareback running a little after I turn it off? |
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I am a new square owner, only had it about a month. When we drive the car for a while and then turn it off, it continues to run a little, however it seems to only do this after longer trips. I recently posted about the frequency of needing to adjust the valves, is this a sign that it is time to do that or what? Thanks in advance for your feedback. This site is a great resource, especially for us new VW owners. |
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Tram Samba Socialist
Joined: May 02, 2003 Posts: 22697 Location: Still Feelin' the Bern- Once you've felt it you can't un- feel it.
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Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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We'll need to know year of car, and if it's fuel injected or carburetted. MOST LIKELY culprit is timing just a shade too advanced. |
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typfasty Samba Neophyte
Joined: May 08, 2004 Posts: 213 Location: oklahoma
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Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 12:16 pm Post subject: |
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Had the same problem with mine before the rebuild. Mechanic told me to let the clutch out while in gear after turning it off. Not quite the advice I was looking for. _________________ 2 69 fastbacks
stop parading your angles |
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dmonger Samba Member
Joined: October 11, 2004 Posts: 112
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Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 3:09 pm Post subject: Squareback running a little after I turn it off |
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Thanks for the replies. The Square is a 71' with a recently rebuilt engine with dual carbs. I am leaning towards the timing being a little too advanced. I have read about some "bentely" manuals. What are they and how do you get one? |
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hoss Samba Member
Joined: May 01, 2003 Posts: 788 Location: San Jose, CA
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Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 4:47 pm Post subject: |
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what kind of distributor do you have? the correct timing differs depending on if you have a 009, a stock carbed distributor, etc... _________________ '54 Kombi | '57 356 Coupe | '57 Samba | '62 Notchback | '63 Beetle (36k Original Miles) | '66 Pigalle Sunroof Squareback | '70 Westy |
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