A VW mechanic says I have to get the motor rebuilt cost $2500 oil is mixing with the gas in my 79 super bug

Asked by GuruSVV2J May 21, 2019 at 04:41 PM about the 1979 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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The carburetor is running too rich, the float is bad, the needle is not seating properly or you are driving with the choke on.

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