
1969 Volkswagen Beetle 1.5L Engine Performance
Came in running poorly and back firing at idle. Turbo was whining in the extreme. Determined the turbo compressor was ruined from lack of oil flow. Had turbo rebuilt and corrected oil flow issue. Checked and set head torque and valve lash. Set timing to 22 deg...
FIX posted 6/2/2017
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VIN | 1969VW1491 |
Engine | 1.5 L / 4 cyl / GAS |
Trans | 4-speed Standard |
Delivery | Carburetion |
Affected | Engine Performance |
Conditions | Backfires |
Misc. | Custom Dune Buggy |
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Vehicle Data
1969 Volkswagen Beetle
VIN | 1969VW1491 |
Engine | 1.5 L / 4 cyl / GAS |
Trans | 4-speed Standard |
Delivery | Carburetion |
Affected | Engine Performance |
Conditions | Backfires |
Misc. | Custom Dune Buggy |