My 1835 in the dual cab has died

StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 24 May 2005, 8:37 am

#361326

After a very long run, the sweet little 1835 in the DC has shit itself.. I have a replacement 1600 to go straight in but I'm wondering what I do with the 1835..I will probably run the 1600 until I'm ready to do a complete resto and EJ20 transplant.. So this broken 1835 is probably not going to get repaired..
It has twin webers, balanced crank, mild cam etc.. The engine was as strong as a bull.. Didn't blow smoke and was a sweet sounding unit..

Any ideas?..

PurpleT3 Fahrvergnugen

880 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 24 May 2005, 8:56 am

#361329

Maybe sell off the bits that are still good? What exactly do you think is wrong with it?

Ain't nothin' like the wind in your hair.

bugDbug Seriously Crusin Dubber

118 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 24 May 2005, 9:21 am

#361341

What's wrong with the 1835?
Bob

StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 24 May 2005, 9:24 am

#361343

The block is cracked.. The motor is such a great performer that I am loath to strip it.. I guess someone that wants to get a machined block could rebuild it..

J&SBlue Officially Full-On Dubber

307 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 24 May 2005, 12:07 pm

#361379

Who built the motor originally ?

VDUBXTC Tea Bag

3,587 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 24 May 2005, 2:14 pm

#361434

I have a similar prob. Mine cracked behind the flywheel.
I have been told this is a common prob for the 1835cc.
I to had the lot balanced, heads ported brnd new pistons, barrels, rods, rings. It ran strong too until it went on a trip to sydney and spat it

Jasmine the 75 L Bug
56 oval, 2000 New Beetle

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 May 2005, 3:36 pm

#361481

just put it in a new case and keep it going 😎

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 24 May 2005, 3:41 pm

#361483

Oh brad, you disappoint me, I thought you were gonna cry SUBIE!!!😀

Sten, come to the sube side of the force. Only through the power of the sube side can you truly save the twincab's life. BRU HAH HA HA!!! (evil laugh) :vader

Call me Darth Pete.:P

[Edited on 24/5/2005 by pete wood]

"stoopid is stronger than axles"
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StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 24 May 2005, 3:42 pm

#361484

Someone over drummoyne way.. (SYD)
I'll find out..

J&SBlue wrote:Who built the motor originally ?

StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 24 May 2005, 3:45 pm

#361485

Power Tune was the name of the company (Adrian Corveys) 308 Victoria rd Gladesville.. Can't find his number

StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 24 May 2005, 3:50 pm

#361487

I've got a spare 1600 TP going in today.. Probably go the EJ20 fairly soon though.. At the moment it's got to keep working until the new T5 DC arrives in June/July.. Then the T2 is getting a well earned (temporary) retirement

I don't feel like doing the rebuild on the 1835, although, If Brad says its just a matter of swapping the case.. It may not be a bad option

pete wood wrote:Oh brad, you disappoint me, I thought you were gonna cry SUBIE!!!😀

Sten, come to the sube side of the force. Only through the power of the sube side can you truly save the twincab's life. BRU HAH HA HA!!! (evil laugh) :vader

Call me Darth Pete.:P

[Edited on 24/5/2005 by pete wood]

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 May 2005, 3:50 pm

#361488

if you are going to do it use a new case though they are much better than the old AS ones.

http://offroadvw.net/buggybrad/images/Bluemanx/engine.htm

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 May 2005, 3:55 pm

#361492

you can weld up the old one, or simply swap the internals over. You do need to machine the case to allow the 92's to fit in though.

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 May 2005, 5:07 pm

#361519

Powertune Engineering
306 Victoria Rd Gladesville 2111 (02) 9816 5938
Mobile Service 0427 112 750

Futue te ipsum!!!

Dannyboy half man , half horse

2,306 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 24 May 2005, 5:23 pm

#361535

Sorry to hear that Rob. You forgot to tell folks that it got a daily hammering working around Sydney! Usually driven by your son grinning his head off !!

"If i had to explain you wouldnt understand"

The Lower Class

StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 24 May 2005, 5:30 pm

#361539

And it loved every bloody minute of it.. (he's not my son.. how old do you think I am.!! :o Thats Mick, he works for me.. Plays 2nd row for Easts)

dannyboy67 wrote:Sorry to hear that Rob. You forgot to tell folks that it got a daily hammering working around Sydney! Usually driven by your son grinning his head off !!

StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 25 May 2005, 3:57 pm

#362081

Old motor (1835) is out and sitting on a pallet.. can be shipped anywhere if someone wants to make an offer.. I can't offer the specs sorry but i can give the phone number of who had it built (last owner)

[Edited on 25/5/2005 by StenGuns]