New owner of a 1.6 Aircooled has problems

[scarysteve]

Hi. I am not a mechanically minded person but every time I get my van back from the garage I seem to inherit another problem.
I have a T25 1.6 Aircooled petrol van.
1. I had a lot of back firing - garage fixed it with a complete carburetor rebuild - seem to work now it gives off a real big pop plus black smoke then it clears?

2. During this the whole engine seems to jerk almost to the point of closing down. Maybe a fuel block or sludge passing. I call it the Kangaroo!

3. If I have to stop really quickly or even come down the gears on approaching a junction the engine seems to stall, electrics and all. If I slow down gradually it seems to be OK - mostly!

4. Sometimes after a long ride, slowing down to a stop but in gear (1st) the engine will keep revving as if it is still fourth. This doesn't happen all the time though.

Please can someone come up with some answers. The garage I use seems to be the only VW van one in the area.
Thanks

[kevtherev]

I hope you have not removed the electronic ignition?

You need to check the following things..
find and fix any induction leaks, from the vacuum hoses, servo hose, gaskets, carburettor butterfly,

That the timing is correctly set for a CT 1.6 Aircooled engine.

once these are correct.. then check the mixture on a gas analyser.

[sarran1955]

Hello,.


Stop sending IT to the garage.

They do have names you know....

Get a Haynes, and a basic of tools.....

Learn to do it yourself, I think commonly known as DIY

Its a VW thing.

I'll help you all I can with your 'oppressed minority' engine,

Cordialement

[kevtherev]

'oppressed minority' engine,

[billybigspud]

'oppressed minority' engine ay

that aint very nice. very true but not very nice.
i quite like driving at 10mph up hill and wearing a fir coat as soon as the sun disappears.

[Plasticman]

'oppressed minority' engine ay

that aint very nice. very true but not very nice.
i quite like driving at 10mph up hill and wearing a fir coat as soon as the sun disappears.

and seeing all the big fast cars full of folk in an almighty rush to nowhere fills you with joy and warms you hence compensating for the lack of heat,,,
as to the O/P, Im suprised that you go fast enough to need to slow throgh the gears.
sorry not much use but its the way here,
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[scarysteve]

Thanks a lot guys for the comments and help. Haynes I have but not a mechanical head - I'll probably end up wrecking it.
After the Carb rebuild she 'Matilda' does quite good at 70mph! - down hill with the wind behind her

[sarran1955]

Hello,

Do you have the original electronic (ish) ignition, easily recognised by the black box and aluminium amplifier/heat sink gracefully hung on the left hand wall of the engine bay. with all the original wiring.

Is the engine clean, I mean really clean, tinware, engine bay etc.

Are all your fabric covered rubber hoses in good condition.

This should be within the realms of a non mechanically minded person.

Photos will help,

If you can get 70 mph out of 'her', don't complain and get a 'Guinness book of records application form'

Listed top speed = 103 kph. Mine in full tune 113 kph.

Cordialement,

[scarysteve]

Cheers. I've got a bag of tools from my Mini days and I'll get the Haynes out this weekend. I'll post photos if it'll help. Thanks

[Plasticman]

your location might help
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[scarysteve]

Hi. Don't see the relevance (Midlothian) unless you are volunteering to come around and fix it for free

[Plasticman]

was that meant to be humour or just plain dumb?
If you take the trouble to read a bit on this forum you will see that location is often needed and helpfull to the o/p as in YOU .why, well it may suprise you but yes myself and many others do take the trouble to come look at motors and problems and the like , we dont charge for this its part of what wee do, so in answer to your comment.. yes we would come and have a look or help and yes thats foc,
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[kevtherev]

Hi. Don't see the relevance

Clearly you have missed the point then
If you became a member you would see it's relevance

[scarysteve]

Yes clearly I do have a sense of humour. Take it as read that I do appreciate all the help but am new to this site with my van. I have experienced 'Mini' nutters from other sites in the past so I am always wary, but don't take it personally

[Plasticman]

mini nutters tell us more
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