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type 3 engine same as bug?

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chargeroz Learner Dubber

14 posts · joined Aug 2014 ·

#1002276
hi people can onyone tell me if a type 3 engine has the same crank as a 1300-1600 beetle?

grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·

#1002282
Yes the crank is the same only the case is different but can be modified to suit.

chargeroz Learner Dubber

14 posts · joined Aug 2014 ·

#1002330
whats the differance between the cases ?

grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·

#1002331
The dipstick hole isn't drilled as the dipstick is in the filler tube and the oil pressure line has a blanking plug fitted.These small obstacles can be overcome fairly easily.

chargeroz Learner Dubber

14 posts · joined Aug 2014 ·

#1002336
cheers mate.. learning again its been many years since i touched a vw ....