WTB Running 1600cc Complete Engine for 74 Superbug

cemspec Casual Dubber

42 posts · joined Aug 2013 · 22 Sep 2013, 9:04 pm

#970619

Hi Guys just recently bought a 74 Superbug it was meant to have a complete engine but turned up with only a engine block in backseat and only 1 set of heads cracked! grrrr 🙁

So now have no motor does anyone have a complete 1600cc running motor in good working order for sale that is reasonably priced!

please send photos and engine no. all offers considered or PM me.

thanks

cemspec Casual Dubber

42 posts · joined Aug 2013 · 23 Sep 2013, 7:28 am

#970647

Maybe someone could recommend where I could buy a reconditioned motor in Sydney?

donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 23 Sep 2013, 7:36 am

#970648

try these fellas for a reco
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I dream of a day when a chicken can cross a road without being asked for it's motive!

cemspec Casual Dubber

42 posts · joined Aug 2013 · 23 Sep 2013, 8:02 am

#970650

thanks will ring today! not going to rush into it!

lohoon Wolfsburg Wizard

466 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 23 Sep 2013, 8:57 am

#970655

Pm sent, yesterday

1966 type 3 Seriously Crusin Dubber

199 posts · joined Nov 2008 · 23 Sep 2013, 12:45 pm

#970671

try Johan at Oz Tricks on the central coast as he buys beetles for the IRs and sells the motors cheap I got my last motor from him and it a ripper some times he may have more then 1 to choose from

scot70wagon Wolfsburg Wizard

543 posts · joined Sep 2010 · 23 Sep 2013, 12:58 pm

#970675

try oz trikes, oz tricks might be hard to find😂

ALL GOOD THINGS HAPPEN IN NEWCASTLE. JUST ASK A NOVACASTRIAN :🥷🥷🥷!!

cemspec Casual Dubber

42 posts · joined Aug 2013 · 23 Sep 2013, 1:32 pm

#970679

Thanks guys rang both the two recommendations so far and neither could help me at the moment so still looking!

ltonk2 Learner Dubber

9 posts · joined Mar 2010 · 23 Sep 2013, 2:34 pm

#970684

This might be a dressed up turd however it looks ok. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/valley-heights/engine-engine-parts-transmission/vw-beetle-1600cc-engine-2000-negotiable/1027267990

ltonk2 Learner Dubber

9 posts · joined Mar 2010 · 23 Sep 2013, 2:35 pm

#970685

or this one near Newcastle.

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/abermain/engine-engine-parts-transmission/volkswagen-1600-engine-gearbox-axles-tyres-exhaust-all-complete/1026797561

sgetty Fahrvergnugen

994 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 24 Sep 2013, 12:09 pm

#970818

Im looking at going down the same track and second hand motors are such a gamble.

🙂

scot70wagon Wolfsburg Wizard

543 posts · joined Sep 2010 · 24 Sep 2013, 12:15 pm

#970821

that one near newcastle is a 1500 . you can move the crank back and forward about 1/2 an inch. not a good one.

ALL GOOD THINGS HAPPEN IN NEWCASTLE. JUST ASK A NOVACASTRIAN :🥷🥷🥷!!

cemspec Casual Dubber

42 posts · joined Aug 2013 · 24 Sep 2013, 12:16 pm

#970822

ltonk2 wrote:This might be a dressed up turd however it looks ok. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/valley-heights/engine-engine-parts-transmission/vw-beetle-1600cc-engine-2000-negotiable/1027267990

yes it is just been made look pretty but nothing done to it! worried whats going on inside when opened up with heads etc

cemspec Casual Dubber

42 posts · joined Aug 2013 · 24 Sep 2013, 12:19 pm

#970823

scot70wagon wrote:that one near newcastle is a 1500 . you can move the crank back and forward about 1/2 an inch. not a good one.

thats good to know ill give that one a miss as well!thanks

lovinbronx Seriously Crusin Dubber

129 posts · joined Oct 2012 · 26 Sep 2013, 8:38 am

#971011

May be a long shot but try W& M Motors in Vic on 03 94654 3357 ask for Wolfgang great, honest bloke who always has some motors available if you are happy to get it freighted to you

Dan

cemspec Casual Dubber

42 posts · joined Aug 2013 · 26 Sep 2013, 8:45 am

#971012

Thanks for all yr help with motor suggestions I did act on all of them and have now put a deposit on one and pick it up on Saturday! :-)

pogo Slammed & Awesome Dubber

85 posts · joined Nov 2011 · 26 Sep 2013, 4:48 pm

#971044

Get a second hand one, change oil, tune up, drive

My bus can do way over 1000 mph in the driveway. Yay for random astrology facts.