Tom's Baja Bug

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FAQ 26

Question: My Bug is running sluggish. What can I do to find and fix the problem?

Answer: Many poor running problems are due to vacuum leaks in the intake manifold boots. These are the rubber connections between the center section of the intake manifold (the T shaped thing the carburetor is bolted to) and the intake end sections.

Other causes are bad distributor breaker points and condensor, bad spark plugs, and clogged carburetor.

First do a tune up.

Diagnosis is complicated. I recommend that every Bug owner get John Muir's so-called Idiot Book titled "How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive". It has diagnostic procedures for spark and fuel problems (and much more).

My review is online at:

http://laudeman.com/bug_b_1562614800.html

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