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[Wanted: Parts] vw beetle over fueling

Flash

New member
April 13, 2016
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Dublin
Hi all im new here just looking for a little help.
Ive a old bettle but is cutting out on idle,its seems to be over fueling.
Car will idle ok for a bit then fuel is getting dumped down carb then flooding.
Ive had carb off a few times checking flot and niddle all looks ok.
ive adjusted flot so carb bowl only get half full still dumps fuel down venture afer a few mins.
Can anyone Help....
 

trev

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Admin
November 11, 2007
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Co. Laois
Is it flowing out through the vent pipe at the top of the throat? If so, change the float needle valve, they're only a few quid. Get a new copper washer for it too. Should be an easy fix if that's all it is :)