Recent content by tracystone

thanks for your replies guys. i havn't had it looked at yet and yes the engine is air cooled and the oil is fine.

Hi I'm a first time poster. I was wondering if anyone can help me. My beetle lost power and conked out on a steep hill. There was a burning smell and white smoke bellowing from the engine. Could it be the piston rings or, as someone suggest, have i cooked the engine? Perhaps its...