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Does a larger engine mean bodywork?
phantom - August 31st, 2004 at 09:59 PM

Hi all,

I am currently pondering the purchase of a 1600 engine to go into my '60 bug (6v 1200). Not being mechanically minded yet, I've heard that I will probably need to modify my engine lid to accomodate the higher / taller / bigger generator?

Can anyone confirm or deny this? I've heard you end up with a big bump (or worse) on the back. Help! Anyone with pictures?

Brad - August 31st, 2004 at 10:24 PM

Nomods needed fits fine under stock lid.

That is as long as we are talking VW engine with VW altrnator / generator

Che Castro - September 1st, 2004 at 10:45 AM

There are no body modifications but you will need to clearance the transmission (if it is a 1200 one) to fit the larger flywheel of the 1600, you will also need a 12v starter and a conversion bushing (this fits in the tranny and u just tap out the old one and put the new one in).

The engine might be a bit starved of air for cooling with the early decklid (which has no slots) as the late engines have larger fans and make more heat.

Its a pretty easy job, but time consuming because you have to clearance the transmission bellhousing.

oval TOFU - September 1st, 2004 at 11:25 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Che Castro
The engine might be a bit starved of air for cooling with the early decklid (which has no slots) as the late engines have larger fans and make more heat.



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