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mechanic knows they are hydraulic, he isnt exactly my mechanic, just well known locally as a carb specialist so took it to him in the hope that it may be something simple, which of course it isnt ! Think I stated in previous post that vw specialists thin on the ground here, all of them bit of a driv...

kev, yes they are hydraulic, just been replaced

murf

cheers for that, mechanic just mentioned re setting tappets, so thats next on the agenda

murf

If it were case of valves not seating correctly, as has been mentioned as a possibilty, how would this be determined ?

murf

thanks guys....would a compression check identify burnt valves??
With hindisight would have got dellortos although budget was an issue, having said that plenty of vans do run on webbers ?

murf

Hi, no problem, grateful for any advice. The idling issue was that she barely ticked over and felt on the verge of cutting out, fine once she was running, until I stopped at junction, roundabout etc. Added to that the occasional puff of smoke told me although she ran fine all was not right. Replacin...

carbs changed because my old solex ones were worn out. Yes the guy that set them up did a good job, done on rolling road and ran lovely for best part of year. Lifters changed because of idling issues and seemed a good place to start.

murf

Yep, back again. Lets start by reaffirming that I am no mechanic and a bit of a numpty with engines. Mine is a 2.0 air cooled 1982 and back in the garage. Took her in recently as she was poor at idling and giving off the odd puff of smoke. New carbs last year, webber twins, and just had new hydrauli...

doubt it will be that simple, plugs , dizzy, coil, filters etc, all fairly new but fingers crossed, will keep you posted guys


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just a thought, couldnt be something as ridiculously simple as a plug or lead?

murf

Boxy thanks for that mate, these guys are purely carb tuners, not VW garage, and yes sorry one plug when pulled made no difference to the engine running.Will have to get her into a garage but you know how it is with these things, prepare for the worst and anything less is a result

murf

Hi guys, bear with me as im no mechanic !! Van been running fine (82 Aircooled 2l cu)apart from when idling, almost feels that shes going to cut out, and struggles till I put my foot back on the pedal. Thought it may have been something simple such as dirty carbs (almost new), or idle mix. Took it t...

Thanks guys, Mocki you described it pretty well and CovKid, you have guessed right that I havent used her much lately and only done a couple of short runs, cheers for the help

murf

Hi all, I drive a 2l Aircooled and noticed recently that when I dipped the oil it had a kind of dirty froth in there. Wasnt too bothered because she went to garage and had oil change amonst other things. However dipped it again today (engine cold, not started for two days) and same mucky froth on th...

As above, East Fleet a goody, Golden Cap also mentioned and we love Durdle Door campsite, but if you have a seven year old the walks are pretty stiff, beautiful scenery though.

murf