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: 9/13/2007 Subject: Stored '79 Beetle has no spark to carb
Question I stored my '79 Super Beetle in 2001, which I had bought new. It ran great when I drove it into storage -- only because the rear floor board was severely rotted out. Now I'm losing my storage area and have to reluctantly sell it.
When I pulled it out a few days ago and tried to start it, it turned over normally but wouldn't fire up. We found that we had good current TO the coil, which we confirmed was good because we replaced it with a known, good coil. But NO current was geting to the rotor or carb.
Do you know what the problem/solution might be?
(I have no Service / Manual Book.)
I would be grateful if you responded to me directly at:
J.J.Reidy@earthlink.net
Thank you very much!
Answer Hi Mr. Reidy,
I would suspect that you replace the points and condenser. You should have 1 black wire on the + for the coil, and two on the - (one is green for the condensor, one is white to control the impulse for the fuel injectors).
The most common problem while in storage is the condenser goes.
You can get these parts at:
www.mamotorworks.com/vw
For under $20.00, you will most likely have the buggy fired up with no problem.
Also, if you are looking to sell it to a worthy owner who will cherish it --- try posting it for free on the following site:
www.thesamba.com
Best of Luck and if you still have any problems, do not hesitate to reach out to me.
