When it turns over, but doesn't start, is there spark going to the
plugs?  If there is spark when was the last time you changed the
air/fuel filter?

Richard

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Miller, Ryan
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2003 9:20 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Bug not starting

Hey guys and gals I know this question doesn't pertain to our beloved
vanagons, but since it's in the VW family I thought you might be able to
help. Recently my wife was out driving her '78 Super Beetle Conv. when
all
of a sudden it just died. It turns over and there is a definite smell of
gasoline coming from the engine area, but it just won't fire. We towed
it
back to the house and let it sit for a day and then tried to start it up
again. It started right up no problem, but died within a few seconds and
then wouldn't start again after that. Any thoughts? My wife is starting
to
get antsy ;)

Ryan