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Engine woes - 2007/06/08 13:59 Hello I am in bristol and have a problem with a 1972 1600 TP beetle. Basically I have just installed an engine into it that has been standing in a car for a few years. The engine is an alternator converted type and as such i have done the wiring mods required (removed regulator etc). The engine runs but seems to only be getting fuel to, and running on, number 1 and 2 cylinders. There is good spark all round and I have cleaned the carb out. The plug from cylinder 1 is sooty black and the one from 4 is clean and doesnt smell of fuel at all. 3 and 4 remain stone cold even after running.

Any ideas? All i can think of is stuck inlet valves? Would this be expensive to fix? Is it a job you can do?

Many thanks

Alex

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alex Visitor	Re:Engine woes - 2007/06/08 15:52 hmm its also bending fuel pump pushrods and breaking pedestals. 2 destroyed so far.
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Re:Engine woes - 2007/06/13 00:40 hello .. it is the sort of thing we can sort out but would want to do a few tests first to see what the problem is. if you want us to have a look please give us a call on 07791 574 566. thanks, martin.

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Alex
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Re:Engine woes - 2007/06/25 11:25 Hello squirrell, cheers for sorting the timing and carb, was nice to stop and chat for a bit also! The enigne is running good (except the carb being funny) and my girlfriend is now using 'bounce' the beetle for work everyday again. But he's still spewing oil everywhere which must be the crank pulley oil seal. Ive heard its an engine out job? would you be able to do it for us?

She's going to join KDC tonight!

cheers dude,

Alex

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