KOMBI ENGINE & GEARBOX INSTALLATION UPDATE

72TWINCAB · 9 Feb 2004, 12:00 pm

Just blew my 2 litre kombi engine up on Sunday at dubs by the pub.

Need a good engine to replace it. Also thought I may as well put a 2 litre box in while I'm at it. I currently have a 1600 gearbox in it.

So anyone with a 2 litre engine or gearbox in Brisbane area let me know.

[Edited on 19-2-2004 by 72TWINCAB]

graham · 9 Feb 2004, 12:35 pm

give me a ring on 3287 5642 have one here you can buy ring me tommorrow as I work tonight.
Graham

Alex Holzl · 9 Feb 2004, 4:44 pm

yeh i hav a 2L motor in very good condition and slightly worked... maybe we can come to a deal... but the box has been sold...

busman · 9 Feb 2004, 4:50 pm

I have a 2ltr box - $500

I also have a fully recon bottom end, no pistons and barrels but a set of new heads to go with it - Price $1850

72TWINCAB · 10 Feb 2004, 10:44 am

graham wrote:give me a ring on 3287 5642 have one here you can buy ring me tommorrow as I work tonight.
Graham

I just tried to call you and there was no answer. Give me a call on 3285 0719.

Bill

graham · 10 Feb 2004, 10:46 am

thats because i'm on here give me 5 minutes and try again or i'll ring you

72TWINCAB · 11 Feb 2004, 8:21 am

Made a deal on a new engine. Brought the 2 litre that was for sale by the bloke with the V8 Twincab ute at Dubs by the pub.

Just chasing a 2 litre box now and I will be back on the road again.

WOOOO WHOOOO:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce

ibmoknegawsklov · 11 Feb 2004, 8:29 am

good to hear , did you pull the dead one apart yet?

72TWINCAB · 11 Feb 2004, 10:50 am

No not yet. Job for this weekend. Should be quite interesting.

Stanley · 11 Feb 2004, 12:56 pm

Good to see things are working out Glen....:thumb

72TWINCAB · 12 Feb 2004, 8:41 am

Got an engine but still need a 2 litre box. Anyone in Brisbane got one for sale?

Tazz · 12 Feb 2004, 9:21 am

Great to hear your on your way......

I'm sure you will find a box soon....

oh.. and BUMP!

Tazz

72TWINCAB · 12 Feb 2004, 9:27 am

Thanks Taz.

All is go. If 11Cab has time to give me a hand it might be in this weekend.

Tazz · 12 Feb 2004, 6:07 pm

Beers will flow!!!!

Tazz

72TWINCAB · 12 Feb 2004, 9:16 pm

mmmmm :beer

ladybeetle · 13 Feb 2004, 8:43 am

g'day,
we havent formally met yet but i also have a white 72 twin cab. there really is no better way! i am near byron and have been chasing the same sort of thing! i have found a gearbox for $300 and another for $150. the more expensive one was better aparently?! give me a call on 0414 726194
what exactly went in your motor? top end or bottom?
cheers josh:thumb

72TWINCAB · 14 Feb 2004, 11:31 pm

Picking engine up tomorrow and gearbox on Monday. Will pull out old engine and gearbox and install replacements during the week (with a bit of help from 11Cab). Should be back on the road by next weekend for the Sunshine Coast Cruise.

WOO WHOOOO:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce

Tazz · 14 Feb 2004, 11:59 pm

Sweet!!!

Tazz

72TWINCAB · 15 Feb 2004, 12:05 am

Fully sick mate!:thumb

Tazz · 15 Feb 2004, 9:19 pm

Awesome!

Tazz

Miss Piggy · 15 Feb 2004, 10:34 pm

It's good that everything has fallen into place for u...........

Robynne

:sandrine

72TWINCAB · 18 Feb 2004, 7:38 pm

11Cab is here and the engine and gearbox change is happening tonight. Will keep you updated.

72TWINCAB · 18 Feb 2004, 11:50 pm

Well done for tonight. Got the old engine and box out. 1st picture is of replacement Engine and gearbox. 2nd picture is of 11Cab at work. 3rd picture is of engine and gearbox out. 4th picture is of empty engine bay awaiting engine and box tomorrow night.

Midlife crisis · 19 Feb 2004, 3:24 pm

I good to see are craftsman at work .
I can watch someone working all day
It will be good to see you back on the road
will it be ready for sunday?

Marc

72TWINCAB · 20 Feb 2004, 7:48 am

Engine & box are in, but not to running stage yet. Having a break from it tonight and will be finishing off on Saturday. Will be running for Sunday cruise. However, 41 degrees is predicted for Saturday and Sunday which is not ideal vw cruising temperature.

If it is 41 degrees I think I will just kick back in the airconditioning at home and having a few beers.

[Edited on 19-2-2004 by 72TWINCAB]

72TWINCAB · 24 Feb 2004, 10:03 pm

Got the engine and gearbox in. Had a couple of hickups on the way, but she is in and running.

A huge thank you to 11Cab who is an absolute legend. Tought me heaps and couldn't have done it without him:thumb