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To drive or not to drive; hot hot hot
Topic Started: Jul 21 2006, 03:46 AM (874 Views)
OneLow66
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I am leary about driving my 66 to work when it is 107 outside. Any thoughts on this? Maybe this is why we do not see many air cooled in OK? I drove it today even though I almost died, it did die in the arbies drive through, I called a tow truck and paid 90 to get her home safely. I figured I toasted the motor because she seemed to turn over real fast like no compression but lucky for me it was only a broken wire on the condensor.

Back to my original question. How do you all feel about driving 60-65 in 107 weather? I have decklid standoff's, all tin is on the motor and the heater tubes off of the shroud are blocked off.

Thoughts??

Rob
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OKNOTCH
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Drive mine everyday and to get anywhere I have to drive the highways and I cruise at 75+, no problems. Of course we don't turn our air on in our house until we go to bed. And that is only because our neighbor likes to burn his trash late at night and the attic fan that we used to use to cool down at night sucks in the stinking smoke. But as far as driving your VW in the hot summer, if you can handle the heat, go for it.

Frank
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vwracerdave
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check your oil and you'll be fine. I been driving VW for 25 years, no problems
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vdubjim
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i drove my 1776 baja in phoenix at 120+ no problems and that was with half the cooling tins off :)
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superwoodrow
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I drove my '72 Super to from north Okc to
Norman and back everyday for 10 years.
No problems, check the oil and have extra fan belts
abd oil handy.
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Mike Ritchey
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My '63 with a stock 1600 drives from Moore to Edmond and back every day with no problems at all. Unless you count the other idiots on the freeway. I stick to 60-65 mph, though, but I do that in the cooler weather too.
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OneLow66
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Thanks for the responses. I will give it another try when it is not so darn hot outside. I also need to replace the oil cooler seals prior to taking a another long trip. Apparently they are worn and are leaking just a bit. Back to ebay to order another engine gasket set.
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OneLow66
Jul 23 2006, 03:52 PM
Thanks for the responses. I will give it another try when it is not so darn hot outside. I also need to replace the oil cooler seals prior to taking a another long trip. Apparently they are worn and are leaking just a bit. Back to ebay to order another engine gasket set.

not sure if your near town, but kerr sells some of the best kits there are, i think it was the elrings.
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Mike Ritchey
Jul 22 2006, 11:54 PM
My '63 with a stock 1600 drives from Moore to Edmond and back every day with no problems at all. Unless you count the other idiots on the freeway. I stick to 60-65 mph, though, but I do that in the cooler weather too.

Yeah, if you think about it, 120 degree air should cool a 300 degree head off just as easily as 80 degree air will. :) If you really worry about it, there was an article in Hot VWs a month or two back about putting heat shields between the heat exhangers and the heads. Or maybe just invest in a coupla CHT sensors for peace of mind...

And I spent a summer delivering pizzas in my 914 in scorching weather. The heat never seemed to bother it.
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I drive my '73 standard in my photography business which takes me all over the tri-state area.... average 600 miles a week on the highway and off-road occasionally. I keep it topped off, well maintained, make sure the tins/seals are in good shape and it never gives me trouble.
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OneLow66
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I actually went to Kerr's for the first time a few weeks ago to buy a master and wheel cylinders. That store was a crack up and thank god I have a concealed carry since I got lost and ended up on the east side in the suburban... lol

I will give them a call in the morning and see if they have one in stock. Thanks!

Rob
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OneLow66
Jul 26 2006, 04:29 AM
I actually went to Kerr's for the first time a few weeks ago to buy a master and wheel cylinders. That store was a crack up and thank god I have a concealed carry since I got lost and ended up on the east side in the suburban... lol

I will give them a call in the morning and see if they have one in stock. Thanks!

Rob

Hell i get lost just trying to make it from the front door too the back counter.... :blink:
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Shanie78
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Hello, I am Shirley and I am new to the site. I just bought a 68 beetle and have replaced the spark plugs, plug wires, and points. The timing was way off and I timed the engine. It seems that after taking it on the highway for a short period of time if I shut the engine off it will barely start back up. I have to flood it. I have done most of the work myself but I am no expert whatsoever so any ideas will be appreciated. Oh, about the heat, I like it hot, I love the wind and sweat keeping every sensation on your body alive.
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vdubjim
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sounds like its getting hot, or valves are tight.
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pete451
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Hello Shirley, I have found that if you follow the owner’s manual instructions for starting, it works fairly well. The manual states:

At temperatures above freezing point or when the engine is still warm, depress the accelerator pedal slowly while operating the starter. When the engine is very warm, depress pedal fully but do not "pump" it.

Hope this helps,
Ken
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