79 Super Beetle Cooling
Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2013 10:46 pm
I have just revived our 79 Super Beetle after a long siesta. (18 years of sitting) We have replaced the fuel tank and flushed the fuel system. Four new fuel injectors and ran the engine briefly and changed oil. The Beetle has been garaged but HAS sat for a long time.
I drove the Bug for approximately 2 to three miles and it is running better as it goes further. BUT ,, I notice that it seems like it is WARM and smells like it may be hotter than normal.. Is there any measures that we have forgotten to take for a Bug that has sat this long.? We have done the tune up items... valves, points, plugs, condenser and timing. Also, is there a way of checking the Fan within the shroud to make sure it is providing ample cooling?
Jimmy.
I drove the Bug for approximately 2 to three miles and it is running better as it goes further. BUT ,, I notice that it seems like it is WARM and smells like it may be hotter than normal.. Is there any measures that we have forgotten to take for a Bug that has sat this long.? We have done the tune up items... valves, points, plugs, condenser and timing. Also, is there a way of checking the Fan within the shroud to make sure it is providing ample cooling?
Jimmy.