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bigsteve
09-02-2010, 14:27
Hi

Had my 72 beetle laid up for last 3 yrs, ive turned the crank and its freely turning but just wondered if i needed to remove the plugs or anything else before i try and restart it? or just give it a whirl?

thanx in advance

HATHER-SAGE
09-02-2010, 23:17
hi

had my 72 beetle laid up for last 3 yrs, ive turned the crank and its freely turning but just wondered if i needed to remove the plugs or anything else before i try and restart it? Or just give it a whirl?

Thanx in advancehi' just take a wire of your coil.spin it over to get the oil pressure,replace wire and try and start it.i would put some fresh petrol in aswell..regards mick