Mk1 stalling and refusing to start/idle

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DONBALO10
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Mk1 stalling and refusing to start/idle

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Hi guys,

I’ve got a Mk1 Carb that has been acting up recently.

Basically, the car would start but then fail to maintain idle. On days when it does start, it will drive then randomly cut off, as if there’s no fuel or something ..

Normally, it would take a 5-15 mins for it to restart again. I’ve changed everything from the Petrol pump, to the fuel separator as well as had my carb cleaned out!

I’ve had one guy tell me that I should change the Base plate..

I would greatly appreciate your help guy 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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Hello and welcome to the forum. Try posting in the tech section; you may get a better range of answers there.
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