New to Site and asking advice

60Beetle Learner Dubber

3 posts · joined Jan 2010 · 31 Jan 2010, 3:43 pm

#760358

I am new to this site and am wondering if someone can provide me with advice.

I am after a new or reconditioned engine for my 1960 beetle. I have restored the Beetle and just want a really reliable stock engine.

Does anyone have any knowledge of new imported engines (where to buy) or whether reconditioning my existing engine would be best. If reconditioning is better - where/who on or near the Sunshine Coast Qld?

Yogie Moderator Custom Title Time!

1,608 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 31 Jan 2010, 4:34 pm

#760368

You can buy the new motors from Custom Off Road in Stafford or Mick Motors which is a little closer.

Yogie

alien8 Wolfsburg Wizard

521 posts · joined Sep 2008 · 31 Jan 2010, 6:35 pm

#760403

You wont know untill you split the case.You will save a heap of dough if you can get away with a recon and reusing the good parts.
As for the recon work, try the local VW club for the low down of who's doing what in your area.

pod i`ve got to finish this thing one day

4,980 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 31 Jan 2010, 7:04 pm

#760418

Conti engines on Bribie island 07 3408 3177

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chippy Slammed & Awesome Dubber

94 posts · joined Jan 2010 · 31 Jan 2010, 7:16 pm

#760426

I too would recommend conti at bribie, mick motors at northgate, or custom vee dub (dyno is a good bloke!) I bought a motor off phonenix motors years ago and it was pretty god .... hope that helps.
Cheers Todd

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 31 Jan 2010, 8:11 pm

#760449

PM sent to you 60Beetle, and welcome to AVD.

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