Hello,
My Beetle (1641cc engine) has problems going for long trips or in hot temperature.
Its summer time here in Melbourne Australia and the temperatures can reach up to 100F (37.7C)
I drove to my relative's place a few weeks ago - a distance of over 40km. After driving it for over 30km though, the engine stalled and went dead. I pulled over and waited nearly two hours, then the engine "woke up" and I completed the journey.
On the way back at late night, it was slightly raining too, I stopped for 30 minutes at a grocery store and did some shopping. But the engine stalled again at an intersection - and it wouldn't start until after another miserable hour.
I also drove the beetle to the city - I thought the weather was going to be cool but it was not. Temps on the highway was close to 100F. After 15 minutes of driving, the car stalled again, I waited 30 minutes - drove it again and it stalled yet once more 500m later. I towed it back to my garage after that.
The engine is a relatively new 1641cc. All the tin work is in place. It was recently rewired. It has a new fuel pump. I also have an air scoop installed over the vents. The engine was installed over ten months ago. I think this is the first time I am drove it in the summer. I am however not driving it due to the problem.
And yes, I fill up my car with premium petrol 98octane- non-ethol fuel.
Can someone advice me?
Cheers,
CC