Carravelle Kombi

tdegens Wolfsburg Wizard

425 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 19 Dec 2017, 10:51 am

#1038946

Oh Dear, Brothers Kombi dropped a valve and it went through his piston. It's a 1991 Carravelle . Is it better to put in a Subi, Recondition the Existing Motor or offload it to someone else? Its got Factory Aircon and all original interior with Captain Seats.

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 19 Dec 2017, 12:01 pm

#1038947

Have a look at this post

Food for thought?

Bayside Garage, Moorrabin

http://forums.kombiclub.com/threads/subaru-conversion.56499/

If the body is good I would save it.

If the studs are good - I would put new heads and P&C's in there

If the body is shot - you will get a fair bit in parts

Futue te ipsum!!!

Andy Andy\'s Adventures

2,820 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 19 Dec 2017, 10:25 pm

#1038964

As Bizarre said, lots of options. T3's are worth saving and have a growing following, and late models like yours seem the most popular.
Which way you go is up to you, there are pro's/con's for converting or re-building.

If you re-build, have it done properly and you will have a great motor that lasts. If you convert, there are a few places now specialising in it (on in Noosa a few people have used also), so drive in/drive out, they do all the work an compliancing for you.

bushed Wolfsburg Elder

3,541 posts · joined Dec 2006 · 21 Dec 2017, 8:52 pm

#1038990

real budget fix is a Datto SSS mtr 2 litre dual S U carbs with adaptor plate (was in a bay)
needs sump gasket and muffler and some engine supports ...simple ..
incl alternator (may need1600 Kombi starter) $500
04212 86423

want any vw bits old but like me, Made in Germany!!!