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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l
12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
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Marrs_7 Slammed & Awesome Dubber
90 posts · joined May 2005 ·
Well it gets more interesting....
Loks like we have a 73' or 74' engine in our 78' Kombi. Whole engine is pretty worn really. We could putt along for another 12 months or so as is spending along the way, or either recon this engine or get a recon 78' put in.
This isnt really bed news to us, cause the body is in great nick, and we always planned to stick a new engine in. With a really good engine, it would be an awsome ride. The process has just been sped up a bit and were lookig at doing it sooner rather than later now.
Now for the hunt on an engine....
Any recomendations on where to start looking? Around about much are we looking at for a good recon 78' ?
Loks like we have a 73' or 74' engine in our 78' Kombi. Whole engine is pretty worn really. We could putt along for another 12 months or so as is spending along the way, or either recon this engine or get a recon 78' put in.
This isnt really bed news to us, cause the body is in great nick, and we always planned to stick a new engine in. With a really good engine, it would be an awsome ride. The process has just been sped up a bit and were lookig at doing it sooner rather than later now.
Now for the hunt on an engine....
Any recomendations on where to start looking? Around about much are we looking at for a good recon 78' ?
Mel
pod i`ve got to finish this thing one day
4,980 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·
as bizarre says go down to Custom Bugs and Busses in peachtree rd at penrith and get it checked out properly by Mike or if you deal with Indian go see them as they are both in your area🙂
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Marrs_7 Slammed & Awesome Dubber
90 posts · joined May 2005 ·
Will do! - Thanks 😀
Mel
76camper Fahrvergnugen
884 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
I heard a while ago you can trade in your engine and get a recond one for $500... dunno if its right. Best decision i ever made was doing the rebuild ourself, so we have peice of mind that its going to work well. That sed, im sure there are some good engine builders around and like they always say, you get what you pay for.
A couple of engines are for sale on the forum, go have a look at the parts for sale section. I think hellbus is selling a 1.8L with gearbox.
Take it to a vw mechanic, get em to do a compression test, if thats all good then maybe all you need is a carb rebuild! good luck with it all
A couple of engines are for sale on the forum, go have a look at the parts for sale section. I think hellbus is selling a 1.8L with gearbox.
Take it to a vw mechanic, get em to do a compression test, if thats all good then maybe all you need is a carb rebuild! good luck with it all
mnsKmobi Wolfsburg Wizard
589 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Did I miss something? Didn't this thread start with a recently reco'd engine?Marrs_7 wrote:Well it gets more interesting....
Loks like we have a 73' or 74' engine in our 78' Kombi. Whole engine is pretty worn really. We could putt along for another 12 months or so as is spending along the way, or either recon this engine or get a recon 78' put in.
This isnt really bed news to us, cause the body is in great nick, and we always planned to stick a new engine in. With a really good engine, it would be an awsome ride. The process has just been sped up a bit and were lookig at doing it sooner rather than later now.
Now for the hunt on an engine....
Any recomendations on where to start looking? Around about much are we looking at for a good recon 78' ?
Marrs_7 Slammed & Awesome Dubber
90 posts · joined May 2005 ·
oh yeah, forgot to mention that bit. Turns out its not a recon engine. Its just got a new head and gaskets. :o
Mel
amazer kombi pilot
3,187 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
For future reference here is a very good cheat for the NRMA. I found it out by mistake when I ran out of fuel in the middle of nowhere.
Ring the NRMA and join over the phone when you get into trouble, it costs extra that way. But the trick is... give one number wrong in your credit card. They mustnt put it through straight away, because when I got home, there was a letter saying that my card details werent approved and if I didnt pay within the month my membership would be void. Which of course I never did pay up, cos I was running free 🙂
I hate NRMA bloodsuckers! But thats a differnt thread.
For a shop built reco engine, you would be paying way more than $500. I think it would be a lot closer to $2000-$3000. Doesnt matter what year engine you start with, they are all basically the same. If it was a 73/74 it would have been either 1700 or 1800. No 1700 would have been rebuilt as 1700 so you can bet it would be 1800 at least. If the rebuilder could fork out for the 2 litre crankshaft then he would have done and therefore you cant tell what size engine you have now. You can tell what the original size was by the first 2 letters of the engine number. If it starts with a CJ or G then it was originally a 2 litre and almost certainly still is. If it's a CA then it was 1700, but most likely 1800 now. Any other C (in Australia) was 1800 but could possibly be 2 litre now.
[Edited on 21-6-2005 by amazer]
Ring the NRMA and join over the phone when you get into trouble, it costs extra that way. But the trick is... give one number wrong in your credit card. They mustnt put it through straight away, because when I got home, there was a letter saying that my card details werent approved and if I didnt pay within the month my membership would be void. Which of course I never did pay up, cos I was running free 🙂
I hate NRMA bloodsuckers! But thats a differnt thread.
For a shop built reco engine, you would be paying way more than $500. I think it would be a lot closer to $2000-$3000. Doesnt matter what year engine you start with, they are all basically the same. If it was a 73/74 it would have been either 1700 or 1800. No 1700 would have been rebuilt as 1700 so you can bet it would be 1800 at least. If the rebuilder could fork out for the 2 litre crankshaft then he would have done and therefore you cant tell what size engine you have now. You can tell what the original size was by the first 2 letters of the engine number. If it starts with a CJ or G then it was originally a 2 litre and almost certainly still is. If it's a CA then it was 1700, but most likely 1800 now. Any other C (in Australia) was 1800 but could possibly be 2 litre now.
[Edited on 21-6-2005 by amazer]
Chris.... kombi pilot, oval dreamer... finisher #26971 2005 city to surf
Marrs_7 Slammed & Awesome Dubber
90 posts · joined May 2005 ·
Oh nice one! Will have to remember that one 😉
Yep, a rebuild will cost about $3500
Ill check out those details tomorow and find out some more about the engine.
The carbies got taken off today and played with a bit to get them running better. Its improved alot, is running well now. But the idle is really off and will stall eventually when in drive (its an auto) at a stand still for too long. Whack it in neutral and all is fine. While driving it goes really well.
Will have to send the carbies off for an overhaul. Spoke to the guys on Parramatta rd today ans it will cost a max of $400. Possibly less. Were just going to send them down and have them sent back rather than travel there and back twice.
Thanks everyone for your suggestions and help!
Yep, a rebuild will cost about $3500
Ill check out those details tomorow and find out some more about the engine.
The carbies got taken off today and played with a bit to get them running better. Its improved alot, is running well now. But the idle is really off and will stall eventually when in drive (its an auto) at a stand still for too long. Whack it in neutral and all is fine. While driving it goes really well.
Will have to send the carbies off for an overhaul. Spoke to the guys on Parramatta rd today ans it will cost a max of $400. Possibly less. Were just going to send them down and have them sent back rather than travel there and back twice.
Thanks everyone for your suggestions and help!
Mel
Marrs_7 Slammed & Awesome Dubber
90 posts · joined May 2005 ·
Just checked the rego papers and the engine number starts with CJ. So its a 2 Litre
Mel
kombikim disfunctionally capable
1,521 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·
CJ started in 76
Please, I need drivers side window regulator (winder mechanism) for my '54
Marrs_7 Slammed & Awesome Dubber
90 posts · joined May 2005 ·
Ah ok. So we havent got an earlier engine in there. How can I find out what year the engine is?
Mel