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VW Beetle will not accelerate past 60 mphs   Printable Version Volkswagen Forum >> VW MODELS >> Volkswagen Beetle >> VW Beetle will not accelerate past 60 mphs Page: [1] Login Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >> VW Beetle will not accelerate past 60 mphs - 6/20/2007 4:59:33 AM    JHORTON9   Posts: 1 Joined: 6/20/2007 Status: offline Help, my 2001 VW beetle will not go faster that 60 mphs.  On wet rainy days, it will not even do 60... I have removed and cleaned the intake.  I also replace timing chain, however, I could not set the timing.  The car has 210,000 on it.  Diesel Turbo TDI.... Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Post #: 1 RE: VW Beetle will not accelerate past 60 mphs - 8/16/2008 9:34:23 PM    BrienB   Posts: 96 Joined: 8/14/2008 Status: offline Wait the Car has 210,000 Miles on it? _____________________________ Exhaust Systems (in reply to JHORTON9) Post #: 2 RE: VW Beetle will not accelerate past 60 mphs - 8/17/2008 8:25:34 AM    Jrailer Posts: 572 Joined: 12/8/2007 Status: offline timing chain?? who repaced the BELT you need some spec. tools to set the cam and pump up properly sounds like your pump timing is off (in reply to BrienB) Post #: 3 Login OR Register now to post a reply to this forum topic. Page:   [1]   Volkswagen >> VW MODELS >> Volkswagen Beetle Jump to: Select a ForumAll Forums---------------------- [GENERAL Volkswagen Forums] - - New Member Area - - Off Topic - - Sights N Sounds - - Concept & Rumor Mill - - General Tech [VW MODELS] - - Volkswagen Cabrio - - Volkswagen Golf - - Volkswagen Jetta - - Volkswagen Passat - - Volkswagen GTi / TDi - - Volkswagen Beetle - - Volkswagen Phaeton - - Volkswagen Touareg - - Other Volkswagen Models [SHOW TIME] - - Interior - - Audio/Visual Electronics - - Exterior - - Detailing [BRAND REVIEW] - - Intake, Header and Exhaust - - Nitrous, Super Chargers, & Turbos - - Suspension [RACING] - - Street/Strip - - Professional Racing [VOLKSWAGEN CLASSIFIEDS] - - PRIVATE For Sale / Trade Classifieds - - Private 'Wanted' Classifieds - - Member Group And Special Buys [OTHER FORUMS] - - VWF Help & Suggestion Center - - Testing Area

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