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BigBear Learner Dubber

4 posts · joined Dec 2008 ·

#732510
have been told that to save ma Dub, i may need to look into getting a reconditioned engine, ok , so where from, who from and how much, also what about the quality your getting?

am in north lakes 26 k north bris vegas,

any and all help greatly appreciated!

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,787 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#732544
how much do you want to spend??

what size motor??

You going to do any work yourself??

Is your exhaust, clutch, carb etc etc useable??

look at any where from (supply only from a shop) $1500 for a fresh top end to $3k for a "new"
less for 2nd hand do your self
more for drive in drive out with "everything" done
Futue te ipsum!!!

colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·

#732548
Mate, what year is your car? what are you looking for.... I know of a 1641 freshly built, located in jindalee. The guy also does rebuilds and stuff... PM for details...

BigBear Learner Dubber

4 posts · joined Dec 2008 ·

#732721
Fellas

Thanks for all replies so far, tried to pm you all back, but 5 post rules strikes!!
I have a 1970, 1600, 3 Speed Auto.

i am flapping a bit as I'm no mechanic, have a buddy who is an ex Vw nut! would like to do more, but need as much advice on this engine gig!

coletrickle Wolfsburg Wizard

661 posts · joined Apr 2009 ·

#732766
Matt berry motorsport i'm over the moon with my 2332,It drives like a stocker no it drives better than a stocker!He's not the cheapest but if your down rochedale way I'll take you for a ride and you can see what his work is like.

Bookwus Seriously Crusin Dubber

120 posts · joined Aug 2007 ·

#732767
Hiya Bear,

That you are driving an AutoStick may change the nature of the game somewhat.

Basically, VW engines are VW engines. But the engine for an AutoStick is a little different in a couple of ways. It has a special dual oil pump that the manual engine does not. The AutoStick engine also has a flexplate instead of a flywheel. And there are a couple of other differences. All of which to say.............you cannot just buy any old engine and expect it to be a bolt-in on your AutoStick.

I'm thinking that you might want to be talking to a rebuilder who will rebuild your current engine and reuse/recondition some of your existing parts.
Mike

1970 AS Bug
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