VW T2 Westfalia 1976 - VW T2 engine problems

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Sun 21 Sep 2014 09:16
VW T2 Westfalia 1976 - VW T2 engine problems - stuart mcmaster

Hello, I have the above vehicle that runs like a dream until you come to a stop,thats when the engine cuts out. It will start stright away,but at the next set of lights it cuts out again. Please help!!

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Sun 21 Sep 2014 10:33
VW T2 Westfalia 1976 - VW T2 engine problems - skidpan

You have a fuel or ignition problem. The engines in these are so simple it cannot be anything else. When was the last time the leads, points, coil, plugs were replaced. Perhaps the cartb jets need a clean through.

All simple enough to sort but since you have to ask I suggest going to a garage.

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Sun 21 Sep 2014 11:32
VW T2 Westfalia 1976 - VW T2 engine problems - mss1tw

I assume it's a petrol based on these symptoms and would go with the carb jets suggestion. Has it been stood for a while?

Had this numerous times with carbed motorbikes.

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Sun 21 Sep 2014 12:55
VW T2 Westfalia 1976 - VW T2 engine problems - Railroad.
Check the throttle damper to make sure it's working and set up properly. If the throttle snaps closed the engine will stall when you stop at a junction. The damper should be set up so that the throttle closes gently to its stop.
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