Hot Beetle

[Wentzel69]

Can any tell me, why a beetle cuts out when hot, (running temp).
Please HELP

[Dawie]

If the two 13mm nuts that retain the fuel pump is overtightened, that could happen. These nuts should be very lightly torqued, otherwise it causes distortion of the part below, causing the fuel pump rod to stick when hot. It is a good idea to use nyloc nuts there.

[Wentzel69]

Thanks Dawie, some 1 told me that, something of oil seals and that the motor needs overall and all that crap, could there be any other reasons why.
Another thing is that the oil light tuns on when hot before cutout

[Muderick]

Wentzel

The problem could be ingition system related as well. Check point gap and condensor but most likely it could be a worn coil. The coil, after a hot run should be warm but not hot to the touch. If this is the case, replace coil and repeat test. The oil light is an indicator that the temperature is too hot and in turn the coil would then overheat and the engine cut out.

This is the easiest way to start your trouble shooting....

[Dawie]

Also make sure all the tinware around the engine is in place. The rubber seal around the engine must also be in good condition. The engine must be sealed air-tight from the bottom, otherwise used hot air will be recirculated back in by the fan. When this happens,the air gets hotter each time it passes over the cooling fins. Result will be that the engine severly overheats, causing the oil to become so thin that the oil pressure light may flicker or come on. Bearing damage may happen.

[Cyberbeast]

Coil... a faulty coil can cause this. Been there... done that... got the T-Shirt.

[Wentzel69]

Thanx for the help, i`ll check it out

[calooker]

I have brand new Bosch coils if you need one