1979 Volkswagen Beetle ENGINE STALLS

1979 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
79,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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ANDREWAWEBBER
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Yes I have a 1979 Beetle and after 15 mins of drive time it stalls and i have to wait 3 hours for it to start agin. I replaced the Thermo time switch and no change.
Apr 4, 2008 at 11:24 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

when it stops, you will have to do a few simple tests. Dose it have a strong spark? is there fuel delivery? It will be either fuel or ignition which is causing your concern, so determin which and re post for more infomation on what to do.

mark (mhpautos)
Apr 5, 2008 at 12:51 AM
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