My 76 camper's engine is making knocking noises and the local dub mechanic said it could result in serious damage to an otherwise solid motor. The quote to rebuild in Canberra was around $5,500. This seems high. What could I expect to pay to save this engine? I would love to tinker myself but A: I’m not that good and B: I am renovating a house which puts the Kombi well down my wife’s (long) list of priorities – financial and/or time. Any suggestions. The bus itself has only done 136K since new.
barls ·
that figure is about right
My76Bay ·
That is a shame... but thanks.
clinker42 ·
Are the camper engines the same as all the other such as 1300 and 1600 etc. Split case, 4 barrels and heads.
barls ·
they are, but the parts are much more expensive.
Joels72Lowlight ·
I'd swap you your 2L block for a good 1800 block but we're a bit far apart.
My76Bay ·
Clinker42, I have no idea. What I have in the camper is a stock standard 2lt twin carb... Why do you ask!
My76Bay ·
Joels72Lowlight... Thanks. It is an option I had not considered. I would like to put off having to consider it for a while yet but if it comes to bailing on the bus it may be an option.
Menangler ·
With 136,000 k from new it will most likely be a top end problem, loose valve seat?
I certainly wouldn't be driving it if it knocks/rattles.
My76Bay ·
Thanks to all for input. 😵💫
QuikBug ·
I would shop around if I were you. CBB have exchange 2000cc long motors $2790.00 + gst.
Give them a call 47229313.
I have an engine in there at the moment having a top end rebuild.
Hope this helps.
My76Bay ·
Quikbug. Thanks, I will call them. It is a new lead. Out of interest, what is the ball park $ on your rebuild (if it is a similar engine..) My preferance is to keep my engine. cheers.
greedy53 ·
someone is selling a 1800 motor in bits for sale
barls ·
QuikBug wrote:I would shop around if I were you. CBB have exchange 2000cc long motors $2790.00 + gst.
Give them a call 47229313.
I have an engine in there at the moment having a top end rebuild.
Hope this helps.
is this a type 4 motor? cause thats a great price as it wouldnt even cover the parts in my rebuild which was over 4 years ago.
My76Bay ·
Thanks greedy53, but if I could reassemble an 1800 I would just as well rebuild the 2lt. One day I'll have time to tinker but can't see that day from here. cheers
modulus ·
I had my 2 ltr rebuilt, including new pistons and barrels, new heads, new clutch, replacement (s/h) camshaft, new lifters, all labour (inc. engine out/engine in), gaskets and fluids for a bit under $5000. The crankshaft and bearings were all OK, so you could consider this a "major top-end" rebuild. This would apply to a 1700/1800/2 litre engine.
hth
QuikBug ·
Barls it is definately for a type 4.
My engine is receiveing a top end rebuild with mild port job by Mike. My quote was $2207.00 + Gst. I am doing all the fitting myself.
Best would be to call CBB to confirm the prices, I am sure they could do your motor if you wanted.
Bizarre ·
Is it drive in drive out??
Consider having to pull and replace the motor
There is a HEAP for tin and bits compared to a type 1
You sit in front of a bare T4 in the morning and i bet a bucket of Stellas it aint in the bus at going home time
71-BEETLE-SEDAN ·
Put a subaru in it.
vw54 ·
make sure it includes NEW cyclinder heads as these are un rebuildable
these MUST be replace with new heads as the failure rate in very HIGH