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by vwsteffen
26 Apr 2006, 14:05
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Won't start when cold.. HELP!
Replies: 7
Views: 1493

One other thing worth checking - has it got an air leak into the inlet mainfold or carb (say a split vacuum hose)? - this can cause a weak mixture and be the reason it dosen't rev when hot Mrs Vw Steffen here again.. this appears to be the problem. Got it starting when cold last night. Its still ru...
by vwsteffen
25 Apr 2006, 10:00
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Won't start when cold.. HELP!
Replies: 7
Views: 1493

Re: Won't start when cold.. HELP!

VWsteffen's partner here. Not as well versed technically but I'll try my best... When the engine turns over does it try to start (ie;splutter into life?. It didnt initially but last night I had it trying to start. What is the manual adjustment you have made to the choke? Have you actually fitted a m...
by vwsteffen
24 Apr 2006, 22:41
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Won't start when cold.. HELP!
Replies: 7
Views: 1493

Won't start when cold.. HELP!

Hello! New member here. I am the new owner of a 1.6l Aircooled petrol T25 caravan. At the moment it runs ok ish when warm after starting by towing, and restarts nicely once the engine is warm. But... there is no immediate response when the accelarator is applied, and seems like it wants to die. If y...