1974 Kombi misfiring
Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 6:22 am
Hi all first post on forum.
I am currently based in Germany and am returning to Australia where my Kombi is located.
Was intending to use it as our run around while we are over there for 6 weeks.
Had my son take Kombi to mechanics to have host of things done in prep for this trip.
Timing
Replace cap rotor and leads.
Tune carbies.
Replace carbie couplings.
Van drove home really well (about 10km) but when started next morning ran a bit rough
with occasional back fire when engine braking.
Took it back to mechanic couldn't find any thing wrong, big mystery.
Drove to Brisbane (110km). For most of the drive it felt ok but it would back fire on
engine braking and also occasional miss/shudder when idling.
On arrival at destination engine stalled and when attempting to start there was no
indication of the starter motor clicking whiring or any thing. I am assuming that this is
a coincidental issue. Engine started easy on short jump start.
Would love some help on this one if possible. Have owned Kombi for last 15 years and
do most of the mechanicals myself but son can't help and mechanic (non vw) is no help.
Thanks in advance.
I am currently based in Germany and am returning to Australia where my Kombi is located.
Was intending to use it as our run around while we are over there for 6 weeks.
Had my son take Kombi to mechanics to have host of things done in prep for this trip.
Timing
Replace cap rotor and leads.
Tune carbies.
Replace carbie couplings.
Van drove home really well (about 10km) but when started next morning ran a bit rough
with occasional back fire when engine braking.
Took it back to mechanic couldn't find any thing wrong, big mystery.
Drove to Brisbane (110km). For most of the drive it felt ok but it would back fire on
engine braking and also occasional miss/shudder when idling.
On arrival at destination engine stalled and when attempting to start there was no
indication of the starter motor clicking whiring or any thing. I am assuming that this is
a coincidental issue. Engine started easy on short jump start.
Would love some help on this one if possible. Have owned Kombi for last 15 years and
do most of the mechanicals myself but son can't help and mechanic (non vw) is no help.
Thanks in advance.