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I have heard that you can tell that an air-cooled VW is over-heating
by touching the dip stick (on a warmed up engine). After driving
around this afternoon for about 30 minutes, I tried touching the dip
stick (because I suspected my car might be over-heating). It was so
hot that I couldn't hold it for even a half second. What are some
possible causes of my over-heating ills? What should I check? (The
fan seems to turning al'right).
-Mo
early bugs can overheat for very different reasons than later bugs.
Note any modifications, or if any of the engine sheet metal is
missing?
totenkoff: First thing to check is Timing, Carb running Lean, Valve
setting,Air intake Blockage ect. Let us know what you find. Vic.
Timing -> http://www.1800vw.bizhosting.com/settingingtiming.htm
Carb Tuning -> http://www.1800vw.bizhosting.com/solextuning.htm
Setting the Valves ->
http://www.1800vw.bizhosting.com/valvesadjusting.htm
Hot running Motor -> http://www.1800vw.bizhosting.com/hot_motor.htm
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> early bugs can overheat for very different reasons than later bugs.
> Note any modifications, or if any of the engine sheet metal is
> missing?
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