new 1600 motor

cc71 Learner Dubber

12 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 9 Aug 2004, 6:26 pm

#214265

i have a 66 beetle and was wondering about a new vw
factory1600 motor from mickmotors for it.. would it fit straight
in.. has any body bought one of these motors??
any comments or info would be appreciated..

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 9 Aug 2004, 6:28 pm

#214269

they should cause the case is the same as original. was it originally a 1600. i cannot find my manual at the moment to check

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Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins

4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 9 Aug 2004, 7:02 pm

#214303

a 66 wouldnt have been a 1600. 1300cc i think. it should still fit straight in no worries though. the best way to find out is to ring micks.

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seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 19 Aug 2004, 1:45 am

#220526

I know of a near new import motor , my mate has just removed from his import trike . i ask the $

[Edited on 18-8-2004 by seagull]

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pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 10 Sep 2004, 1:44 pm

#231125

i had a 1640 twin port in my 66 and it fitted fine. the extractors were abit of a pain but that was the brand I think, not the motor itself.🙂

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