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Driveability; 1971 Karmann Ghia
Topic Started: Sep 25 2006, 04:09 PM (378 Views)
KG1971
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I have a 1971 Karmann Ghia. It has ran fine until recently it started running eratically. It was hard to start and then would not run well at low rpms or at idle. I changed the plugs and plug wires and a new fuel filter and I finally got it to start this weekend. First of all it was hard to start, but after I got it started it ran fine and it idled okay. I decided to take it out for a spin and it ran terrible. The car ran eratically when you changed gears and then the car started the same problem I was having earlier where it wouldn't run well at low rpms or at idle.

I have a stock motor and setup with the vacuum advance distributor etc.

At this point I can't rely on it to go anywhere.

Any suggestions?
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vdubjim
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bam is the expert, but until he chimes in.

you said changed wires etc, what about cap/rotor, points/condensor?
is each plug firing?
you adjust or check the valves?
any intake air leaks?
vacuum advance working?
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KG1971
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I didn't do anything with the items you mentioned. Where should I start first?

I think it is firing on all cylinders, because sometime it will run great. especially at higher rpms.
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vdubjim
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i would advise getting hte idiots guide and start from there, its an awesome book.
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vdubjim
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http://cgi.ebay.com/How-to-keep-your-Volks...tem220025446343

that book, can be had local at borders sometimes for around 20.00
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BAM
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take a picture of the engine or several so I know what your working with.... with what you explained so far there are too many things to suggest without wearing out my fingers.....

oh and Jim.... thanks for the compliment but I would say I am good but Eddie is the EXPERT.
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Jeff
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It almost sounds like the weights in the distributor are sticking. That has bit me a time or two, and Jim is right about the book.

Jeff
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KG1971
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I worked on it this weekend and it ran pretty well. It even idled well. I am not sure what is going on with it, I am just concerned it will leave me stranded.

I bought the idiots guide and have started to read it.
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