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1971 Volkswagen Van Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Engine performance, Fuel filter.
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Asked on July 28, 2009

1971 Volkswagen Van hot outside lost compression, quickly,

Engine Performance problem
1971 Volkswagen Van 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 150000 miles

I had it towed, there is a little a quarter of fuel in the resrvoir of the fuel filter, It is kind of hot now, but later was going to put a little gas in the carbearator, to see if it turns over. I wasn't on the hill long, I started at 55, then went up for 5 minutes at 40. then it had to go to lower gear, til I was in first, going 10, I did turn the key, and it didn't start, but it cranked,
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Replied on July 29, 2009

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