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 phantom
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 posted on August 31st, 2004 at 09:59 PM |
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Does a larger engine mean bodywork?
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?
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| posted on August 31st, 2004 at 10:24 PM |
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Nomods needed fits fine under stock lid.
That is as long as we are talking VW engine with VW altrnator / generator
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| posted on September 1st, 2004 at 10:45 AM |
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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.
Jon
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| posted on September 1st, 2004 at 11:25 AM |
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| 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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Hood-Jax will solve that problem! Contact VWCOOL as he invented 'em... you won't hear a bad word about em!
...and Robert's ya father's brother...
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