1965 Volkswagen Beetle Repair Question
Topics covered: Catalytic converter, Engine, Fuel pressure.
Mileage: 100,500 miles.
Mileage: 100,500 miles.
Asked on December 18, 2012
Volkswagen Beetle Catalytic converter Problem
The car runs fine on flat roads but barely gets up hills, bogs down and runs bad. what could cause this problem?
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Replied on December 18, 2012
check to make sure the fuel pump is producing pressure within spec. Also, check to make sure the catalytic converter isn't plugging.
Replied on December 18, 2012
make sure the points are gapped to .018.
timing to tdc.
has the carb ever been cleaned out??
Roy
Replied on December 18, 2012
Low fuel pressure might be the problem. Howver there are so many variables that I am going to give you a walk through diagnostic for your situation. Just use the link below to get to it;
http://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-has-low-power-output
Replied on December 18, 2012
Wow!!! I thought it was an 05. Sorry for the bad info,