[T3] 1966 Type 3 Squareback

[Mara Johnson]

And yes, only a problem since engine rebuild.  Will check on items you
suggest.  I plan an overhaul of carbs and will make sure there is a thick
washer installed.  These are ALL great suggestions, now at least my path
for next steps in clear.  This should keep me busy for a while. Thanks, Mara

On Mon, Jan 30, 2017 at 3:19 PM, Dave Hall <dave at hallvw.clara.co.uk> wrote:

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> The twin-carb Type 3s can be harder to restart when warm. The automatic
> chokes take a while to cool down, and so the mixture isn't quite correct.
> Try gradually opening the throttle as you crank, and avoid pumping it,
> which squirts in extra fuel. The rebuilt engine should have thick spacers
> under the carbs to avoid engine heat boiling off the fuel as it cools.
> Check they're there.
> It sounds like the battery may be a bit marginal, too.
> I hope something here will help, but it's not a full list of reasons for
> warm-starting problems.
> Dave
> UK VW Type 3 and 4 Club.
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> Hi, I am at my wit's end.  I can't figure out why my car will start after
> sitting in the driveway, but after driving either around town or on
> freeway, when I stop the engine, it won't start again.
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> It turns over more and more slowly without firing up until it won't turn
> over at all.
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> Last night I took the sqbk out, same problem.  Called tow truck, when it
> came about 40 min later, I tried it once more and it started.
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> Not overheating.  New fuel pump.  Newly rebuilt engine.
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> I have never had this problem before, drove my last rebuilt engine 30
> years.
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> Please help if you have had this sort of problem.
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> Mara
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