Vw beetle 1968 over heats after a short distance

1968 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
100,000 MILES
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NUMANBEETLE
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it overheats in summer after short travel
Mar 10, 2012 at 9:19 AM
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FIXITMR
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timing off? running too lean?
Mar 10, 2012 at 10:23 AM
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EXOVCDS
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Check for debris in the fan and the oil cooler.

Does the engine have a thermostat attached to the cooling flaps? Are the cooling flaps opening?

Mar 10, 2012 at 8:34 PM
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