Advice on a longblock and pricing.

32 posts · joined Mar 2009 · 4 Apr 2010, 9:24 pm

#771657

On my way home from the City (Melbourne) on Friday night my engine seized. To say I'm disappointed would be a huge understatement as it was the cars original motor. Basically something (Like a connecting rod) has broken in the motor. It is a standard DP 1600 1972 SB. I will re-build it in the future but for now I'm looking at an economic solution to get it back on the road.
I'm handy enough with a spanner and feel the best way to get her back on the road is to get a longblock either second hand or reconditioned. Then transfer the externals across from my motor.

Any idea what sort of price for a secondhand or reconditioned 1600 DP stock would be?

Also any recommendations of reputable suppliers for Melbourne Metro area? (I'm near Eltham in NE)

Generally what does a long block include? My feeling is block, crank, cylinders and heads, oil pump, flywheel. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Last question: I want to get the dizzy out. If a connecting rod has broken (and indeed jammed) can I remove the heads and cylinders to free it?

This is quite new to me so any advice on the above (or alternatives) will be greatly appreciated.

Simon

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 4 Apr 2010, 10:37 pm

#771680

You should be able to get a complete 1600tp secondhand for between $500-$700.

super72beetle Casual Dubber

32 posts · joined Mar 2009 · 6 Apr 2010, 10:57 am

#771929

Many thanks Craig. I'll start with a secondhand motor to keep me going. I've put a hold on a 1600dp for $900.

I'll rebuild my original over the coming months.

Final question: If a connecting rod has come loose (and I'm not sure this is the case yet, but the motor has siezed) what sort of internal damage can I expect?

Thanks,
Simon

Ampdub Officially Full-On Dubber

310 posts · joined May 2006 · 6 Apr 2010, 9:10 pm

#772014

I would have assumed - lots, if the big end went.