difference in type 1 and type 3 engines?

2,408 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 5 Jun 2003, 12:20 am

#54041

Ive been told that ive got a type 3 engine in my beetle, T0478475.

im just wondering if there is much difference between the two repairs-wise, as all the repairs ive done have been done the same way as the haynes beetle manual with no problems whatsoever.

if there is a difference, any particular nasties i should look out for and so on?
are VW engines and bits that interchangeable and backwards compatible? if so, perhaps some computer hardware companies should take a leaf out of the VW book...!!:thumb

[Edited on 4-6-2003 by Starbuggy]

70AutoStik Insano Dub Head

730 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 5 Jun 2003, 1:38 am

#54052

No, if your case has been drilled to take the type 1 dipstick, your case is essentially the same as a "universal" case. All the parts will fit the same.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 5 Jun 2003, 7:12 am

#54073

I take it you have a Beetle with a Type 3 engine thats been converted into an upright engine to fit yr Beetle.

Yes if so then all the internal are the same and inter changeable.

As Autostik said the main difference is the rear engine support mount points.

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

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vw_carrera Officially Full-On Dubber

273 posts · joined May 2003 · 5 Jun 2003, 7:22 pm

#54230

yep......... it's true

it's all true i tells ya

Starbug rustbag

2,408 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 5 Jun 2003, 11:47 pm

#54385

Thanks guys🙂 i was hoping you would say that:bounce:bounce

70AutoStik Insano Dub Head

730 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 6 Jun 2003, 2:41 am

#54427

Good. We all love to help! 😀