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WTB Running 1600cc Complete Engine for 74 Superbug

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cemspec 路

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 馃檨

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 路

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

donn 路

try these fellas for a reco
0249454811

cemspec 路

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

lohoon 路

Pm sent, yesterday

1966 type 3 路

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 路

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

cemspec 路

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

ltonk2 路

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 路

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 路

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

scot70wagon 路

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

cemspec 路

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 路

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 路

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 路

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 路

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