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60Beetle - January 31st, 2010 at 03:43 PM

I am new to this site and am wondering if someone can provide me with advice.

I am after a new or reconditioned engine for my 1960 beetle. I have restored the Beetle and just want a really reliable stock engine.

Does anyone have any knowledge of new imported engines (where to buy) or whether reconditioning my existing engine would be best. If reconditioning is better - where/who on or near the Sunshine Coast Qld?

Yogie - January 31st, 2010 at 04:34 PM

You can buy the new motors from Custom Off Road in Stafford or Mick Motors which is a little closer.

Yogie

alien8 - January 31st, 2010 at 06:35 PM

You wont know untill you split the case.You will save a heap of dough if you can get away with a recon and reusing the good parts.
As for the recon work, try the local VW club for the low down of who's doing what in your area.

pod - January 31st, 2010 at 07:04 PM

Conti engines on Bribie island 07 3408 3177

chippy - January 31st, 2010 at 07:16 PM

I too would recommend conti at bribie, mick motors at northgate, or custom vee dub (dyno is a good bloke!) I bought a motor off phonenix motors years ago and it was pretty god .... hope that helps.
Cheers Todd

matberry - January 31st, 2010 at 08:11 PM

PM sent to you 60Beetle, and welcome to AVD.