Here is an article that discusses some common causes of vapor lock and
potential fixes.
http://www.vw-resource.com/vapor_lock.html
Scott
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On Oct 29, 2010, at 11:15 PM, bricklin0095@aol.com wrote:
> Sounds like the heat flap in your exhaust manifold has stuck closed ( Called
a
> heat riser valve)?
> It has a counterweight on the end of the shaft that should flip back and
forth
> with your fingertip.
> I would check this first..
> If it is stuck, remove it and remove the butterfly part and just reinstall
> it.
> ?
>
> ?
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: JLC <breton48@live.com>
> To: Bricklin <Bricklin@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Fri, Oct 29, 2010 4:16 pm
> Subject: Re: [Bricklin] boiling fuel in carburetor
>
>
>
>
> Hi.... came back from a drive in Colorado Springs this morning, and the
> engine was intermittently missing on the way back. I checked the air
> filter/carburetor, and noticed the fuel in the carburetor was boiling.
> Outside temperature was about 65 degrees, and I was driving at a moderate
> speed (under 60 mph). I changed or touched nothing on the car since its
> last run, when I had no problems. The engine temperature was below 190
> degrees.
>
> Have any of you experienced that problem?
>
> JLC
> #2121
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