1983 Volkswagen Beetle Carburetor dripps gas after shut dow

1983 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
10,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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Hello, I just bought a 1600cc 83 vw bug. it did not run and as part of reparations I put a set of new carburetor gaskets and needle valves. now it runs well but after shutting down engine, carburetor would start dripping gas to both intake manifold and engine crankcase. I did already double check floater's needle valve, they are ok! can you give me an idea of what going on??

thank you in advance!
Feb 26, 2008 at 9:35 PM
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