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kridderdida Learner Dubber

4 posts · joined Nov 2009 ·

#748866
Helloo, I am resurrecting my dads 78. It suffered 10 minutes of no oil by my brother and he rode the clutch from new to zero in 4 years.

Anyway, I am finding hard to get engine bearings and new front discs. These used to be in abundance 8 years ago, but then the korean cars started taking over our youth and everybody wanted subwoofers and neon lights under there car.

Are there any real parts suppliers left?

Any help? Anybody?

desh Wolfsburg Wizard

463 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·

#748872
Apart from the aussieveedubbers forum sponsors, if you go to the newsagent, pickup a copy of the Volkswagen Magazine Australia (VWMA) there are a lot of suppliers and businesses listed that cover parts you would be after.
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Kind Regards
Des

h fractals - an ever changing lifestyle

7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·

#748875
welcome aboard mate
where abouts are you and then someone here may point you to a local vw shoppe for help
cheers h
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mnsKmobi Wolfsburg Wizard

589 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#748901
kridderdida wrote:Helloo, I am resurrecting my dads 78. It suffered 10 minutes of no oil by my brother and he rode the clutch from new to zero in 4 years.

Anyway, I am finding hard to get engine bearings and new front discs. These used to be in abundance 8 years ago, but then the korean cars started taking over our youth and everybody wanted subwoofers and neon lights under there car.

Are there any real parts suppliers left?

Any help? Anybody?
How's the cam? I'd suspect it is in need of replacement and I would consider getting something better than stock.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#748926
I am finding hard to get engine bearings and new front discs.
both available from Vintage in Sydney

Some beqaring sizes are not available so check before you get things machined
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


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luftwagen Learner Dubber

17 posts · joined Nov 2009 ·

#748933
My brother has a bearing business, can do following prices for '78 2 litre,
b/ends std $95incl. tax
mains only in .25 $120
plus freight charge $10
Can give him a call on (02) 49877744, ask for John.

Cheers.

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#748935
kridderdida wrote:Helloo, I am resurrecting my dads 78. It suffered 10 minutes of no oil by my brother and he rode the clutch from new to zero in 4 years.

Anyway, I am finding hard to get engine bearings and new front discs. These used to be in abundance 8 years ago, but then the korean cars started taking over our youth and everybody wanted subwoofers and neon lights under there car.

Are there any real parts suppliers left?

Any help? Anybody?

You need to place your LOCATION in Your info box

LEE

Buy a copy of the latest VWA magazine...
all the info You need on type 4 parts sellers are in there...
cheers
LEE
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

kridderdida Learner Dubber

4 posts · joined Nov 2009 ·

#748972
Wow, so many responses! I dropped the cam off at Wade Cams in Oakleigh, Victoria. $95.00 factory regrind, the machinists were really friendly. I was hoping for a Motor improvements mild cam grind, but he only works part time doing cam grinds for,,,,, CAMS! They do all the formula ford and vee grinds, he was booked solid till after christmas. Pity, brendon built shit hot motors with custom cams (motor improvements) for awesome prices. I miss that mob, his number is 0395558278, but like I said his time is rare. (brendon is a guru, don't waste his time dreaming)
I still need discs, big time. DBA stopped making them 4 or 5 years ago, and PBR gave them the flick as well. How will we survive???
I'm going to try and get ACL bearings from Repco, they are a good mob to support I reckon. i heard ACL were struggling and I will try and send some aussie dollars their way.
I read a lot of guys bin their engine case after a centre bearing shift, that is unheard of in aerospace. Anything metal that is sound structurally can be reclaimed and I gasped to hear of people binning cases so readily, if I had a line borer I'd have a go myself. CRIMINAL!!!! the shame!!

kridderdida Learner Dubber

4 posts · joined Nov 2009 ·

#749082
Thanks Paul, your link is much appreciated!

vwcamper76 Learner Dubber

11 posts · joined Dec 2009 ·

#750961
Roy at the BUS STOP

grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·

#750994
Unique auto parts are in melbourne and can supply most parts,Talk to Allan he is very helpful.Cheers Les

Klaus Custom Title Time!

1,439 posts · joined Aug 2004 ·

#751366
I went to my local brake parts place and bought a pair of discs for about 85-90 each , they had to order them in but no big deal , george at classic vw has all the parts aswell you might have to try him a couple of times a day as he is a busy man but great to deal with . 02 9638 4200.