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Beetle engine into type 3 ?? I need some help please

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curly 54 Learner Dubber

11 posts · joined Jul 2011 ·

#871415
hey guys im new here and pretty new to vw's.
i would like to know how hard is it to change a beetle engine to fit a type
3 squareback.

thanks

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

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#871427
Basically... ALL the tinware has to be taken off...

so You have a bare engine...

I have never done it ..

but My beetle engine was once a type 3 engine... lol

someone on here should be able to held You

Lee
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953 posts · joined May 2011 ·

#871456
whats wrong with the type 3 engine?
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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#871475
What model type 3 is it?

Problem you have is beetle blocks dont have the mounts for the type3 mustache bar or the port for the oil filler/dipstick

curly 54 Learner Dubber

11 posts · joined Jul 2011 ·

#871520
it doesnt have an engine in it and ive found a beetle engine that is cheap. im only new to this and im not 100% what year it is i'll post a photo tonight.
thanks for your help so far 🙂

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#871523
The beetle engine must be the late universal case that hase the provision for the above mentioned oil filler and muontings for the engine support bar. You will also need all the type 3 cooling system, carbys, exhaust etc etc.
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