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1969 Volkswagen Beetle 1.5L Engine Performance
Posted to European Engine on 4/24/2017 20 Replies

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...

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1969 Volkswagen Beetle

VIN 1969VW1491
Engine1.5 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Standard
DeliveryCarburetion
AffectedEngine Performance
ConditionsBackfires
Misc.Custom Dune Buggy
Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1969 Volkswagen Beetle

VIN 1969VW1491
Engine1.5 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Standard
DeliveryCarburetion
AffectedEngine Performance
ConditionsBackfires
Misc.Custom Dune Buggy