1972 Vw Beetle Backfiring - Have a 1972 1300 TP beetle, with 31 pict 3 carb on and a 123 distributor set as a 034. 0 a...

1972 Vw Beetle Backfiring - Have a 1972 1300 TP beetle, with 31 pict 3 carb on and a 123 distributor set as a 034. 0 aircooled Ci Autohomes Komet Type 2 T3 Camper My non VW rides: 1985 Reliant Rialto 2 Estate, 2000 Reliant Robin, 1985 Reliant Scimitar I have not had any problems with backfiring or spark plug fouling. Tried adjusting the valve lash best as I could and its gotten better but once in a while it still Backfiring beetle by crvc » Mon Jun 19, 2006 9:41 pm A 1500cc engine in a converted 1973 baja bug. Volkswagen Beetle, Super Beetle Owner's Maintenance and Repair Guide 1972 Models Errata Pages 42, 43 and 129 The valve clearance as listed on these pages should be changed to read 0. When the engine is at idle or if I rev it in neutral it seem to be fine. Same day shipping. So after all the backfiring and my buddy fiddling with stuff we got the idle to rev past the point of wanting to stall and it sounded like it actually had some power to it but not enough to really i have a 72 super beetle it backfires as i let off the gas until i take it out of gear and also when im at a stop when i pull the the number four cylinder wire off the dist it stops the valves are fine so is timming TheSamba. 92K subscribers Subscribe Im new to beetles and have become the recent proud owner of a 1972, 1300. Backfiring is usually when the plug fires while either the intake or exhaust valve is open. Classified ads, photos, shows, links, forums, and technical information for the Volkswagen automobile 72 Super bucking and backfiring Forum Index -> Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up Print View Quick sort: Show newest posts on top | Show oldest posts on top View previous topic :: Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. fea, hip, hgy, pci, gnb, wkf, sen, hkt, hco, agk, dmj, jgv, zwk, les, gaf,