My VW is dead :-(

[samwichse]

Some times it won't start when it is hot. So I waited 3 hours and tried again and still nothing.

Yes, I checked the gas, plenty. Spark plugs and wires are fine.

Specs:
66 VW, 6 volt converted to 12 volt.
1300cc engine with new pistons/jugs to increase displacement to 1500cc.
Weber dual single port carbs.
Header exhaust with a glass packed muffler.

The problems with no hot starting started with the new carborators, sometimes it would just barely kick and chug before it would die when you tried to start warm, but once it did that once (like it was running out the gas?) it would be dead till it was cold again.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGG GGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There's no mechanic who knows the first thing about VW's in about a 150 mile radius.

[MiKe85]

Wrong forum?

[charmler]

Sounds like vapor lock. Are you using alcohol or some other fuel additive? Try routing the fuel line a long way around the hotspots. I would also set the points closer than specs when new as they start wearing out right off the bat. If it is running lean it will get too hot and could damage the engine. Look for any kind of an air leak as that is the most common cause of lean burn. Use WD-40 and spray around the base of the carbs and manifolds. Any change in rpm is an air leak. Clean the engine as VW's like to be clean. They look nicer too.

[Zakalwe]

I wonder if the carbs are supplying too much gas and flooding it. Perhaps naffing about with the mixture settings on the carbs would make a difference.

Alex

[Mntsnow]

Since this has nothing to do with Computers (66 bug doesnt have any advanced electronics! lol)

Moving to Community