| Expert | Average Ratings | Expertise |
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Ron WolffU.S.
On Vacation
returns 12/01/2009 |
I am proficient in the following areas of VW Air Cooled Models from 1968-1979: Vehicles: Super Beetle, Beetle, Thing, Karmann Ghia, Bus, Westfalia/Bus Areas of expertise years 1968-1979 Engine Rebuild advice for all air cooled engines VW Brake system replacement Automatic Stickshift transmission VW KOOL and DPD air conditioning systems (ex. thing) Westfalia Electrical system dual battery Westy Refridge Repair Westy Cabinet Repair Westy AFC Fuel Injection system (1975 bugs) (1975 bus/Westys) Soundproofing General type 4 engine rebuild/technical data (i.e. 1.7 ltr, 1.8., 2.0) for buses VW Air Cooled Beetle and Bus Paint codes VW Distributor ..... |
David, Fortunately, this does not sound like a major problem for your little 69! From your symptoms, it seems like any of the following items could be the problem: 1) The wire to the coil is loose
Jeff, I have been working with these systems for years, and I can say with a great deal of confidence, that it is very rare that the computer would be shot, causing such a condition that you describe

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