my motor "chumpfs" through the carbs when cold is this normal?

Well mine does more of a "spuchunk". I have baby webers, no choke. When it warms up it doesn't behave that way.
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I've always observed the "three minute ritual."
Let it warm up for three minutes, and no problems.
I think that's why so many VW owners take up smoking.

Down here, it's chewing. Ya'll have a naaahs day, heah!
Pe-toowie.

I'd say it's pretty normal; you can drive gently for the first few minutes while it warms up; no need to let it idle. In fact even the 1966 VW manual told you to just drive away immediately and gently (the factory thermostat and shutter system takes care of the warm up for you). I've even read that idling first thing in the morning is not good for the engine; at least while you're driving you're loading the motor a little and it helps lubricate rings and the cam (by oil splashing from the rods when driving; it doesn't at idle).

Interesting....thanks for the replies

Or, you can live somewhere warmer. :)

The manual on every car I've ever owned has stated driving away without waiting, but not 'pushing' the engine 'til temps are up is the way to go. Seems reasonable to me.

Mine 'chumpfs' too by the way, I think it's normal.

Most of these cars don't have chokes, so some cold running misfire is to be expected.

Hi Barry: This may be

If the engine doesn't "spit" a little when it's cold your carbs are too rich when warmed up.

John
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