AboutRon Wolff Expertise 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 Compatibility Information
Westy component repair
Emission Systems
Exhaust Systems
General Electric System
Door rebuild (windows, seals, vent windows)
Body Panel Removal and general repair (non-welded)
Charging System
Convertible top Installation: Beetle
CV joints
Engine Troubleshooting
Valve Train
Non areas of expertise:
High Performance Modifications
Front end related components
Rear suspension (spring plate adjustment)
Bodywork / painting
Experience
Past/Present clients I often contribute to the westfalia users group technical boards. I have been a member for about 4 years. My usermame is 76Heatwagen
I restore vintage Volkswagens and currently own 4 of them.
Expert: Ron Wolff Date: 6/14/2007 Subject: 77 type 2 westy - stalling at startup
Question the engine wants to start, but immediately stalls unless accelerator in pumped and will continue to run if pedal is kept pushed down a ways.when i let up to idle it sputters and stalls. 20 years ago i probably knew the answer,I think its something simple. Help would be appreciated, we love our Westy.
Answer Hi Art,
It sounds like the temp sensor on the #3 cylinder is faulty. They are about 15 dollars at www.mamotorworks.com/vw.
This is a good maintenance part to replace. I am suspecting that it is giving the 'brain' a faulty signal that the engine is already warm, making it difficult to start.
Try replacing that first. It's most likely the culprit.
