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| posted on August 30th, 2002 at 02:33 PM |
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yeah CB is also making one and so are a couple of US companies. I have heard the actual machining on some of these new cases isn't really that
good, like the dizzy drive isnt properly aligned & stuff. might as well go use the Factory designed and long proven aluminium case, the Type 4.
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| posted on August 30th, 2002 at 02:50 PM |
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Unfortuneately Dave i think it is more of a case of the public saying "i want new and i want it cheap"
There have been several new cases available but they are dear. This topic was blown to death several times on the STF had had to be shut down several
times. It makes great reading
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| posted on August 30th, 2002 at 05:45 PM |
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Buy a Kombi with a 1700, 1800 or 2000cc engine...they already have pure aluminium crankcases.
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| posted on September 1st, 2002 at 09:36 AM |
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I think our sponsor Micks Motors sells those new Al cases. Not sure which brand though.
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| posted on October 16th, 2003 at 05:37 PM |
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Well Stan Pobjoy has used Ten Aluminium cases this year for customers wanting the added benefits and strength. All have been full warranty motors,
most being his "Steriods"1916cc option, all having no problems.:thumb
I have two cases on order from the USA for my road car and my beach buggy !!
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| posted on October 16th, 2003 at 06:30 PM |
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I got one coming too!! Just gotta decide whether to make it a 'baby' 1916 or go the whole hog with heads n Webers.. $$
Pay your debts, CxxT
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| posted on October 16th, 2003 at 07:51 PM |
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Mick has a nice shiny one on his counter at the mo..... |
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| posted on October 16th, 2003 at 08:00 PM |
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G'Day Dave. Don't despair.
Haven't seen one myself, but the magazine articles mentioned only one area that needs to be checked that you usually wouldn't on a new case
- clearance for the distributor drive. The new VW cases are of a lower standard of finishing these days anyway, and apparantly these come from the
same factory.
If you're building your own engine and don't have the article, I'll post a link, or a copy of the relevant portions for you.
As someone mentioned; Stan the man uses them, and we all know how meticulous he is, so I wouldn't pay any attention to stories of
"misalignment."
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| posted on October 17th, 2003 at 08:23 AM |
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VWCOOL,
Don't worry about the "baby 1916", put the new case to really good use and make a thumper out of it!
:bounce
VW car, VW engine ...... keepin it "real"
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| posted on October 17th, 2003 at 10:15 AM |
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Yeah - I might do a 'baby' now, with the right bottom end, and add the heads and Webers (or EFI) one weekend... after I sell a home unit to
pay for all the restos and projects lying around here!!
Pay your debts, CxxT
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| posted on October 17th, 2003 at 10:56 AM |
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VW car, VW engine ...... keepin it "real"
35MPG on 101.3kPa
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| posted on October 17th, 2003 at 11:22 AM |
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Am I wrong or are they not filled in behind number 3 cylinder either....
I thought this was a weak spot on the magnesium cases that was dealt with on the late Fuel injected ones by filling in between the ribbing. Surely it
would be a good idea for this piece to be filled in? Especially as this is the bit that gets real thin when the case is opened up for 94's
(please correct me if I'm wrong....)
I've also thought about these for future plans perhaps- as the cost of machining a case here is really expensive- the cost of a new case thats
machined in the states is actually not that much more- including the freight.... And it's new.
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| posted on October 17th, 2003 at 11:28 AM |
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there have been bad alu cases in the past but i think now the quality companies have fixed the problems....
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| posted on October 17th, 2003 at 03:04 PM |
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Jeremy, Stan Pobjoy has just completed a 1916cc Aluminum cased motor for the New Zealand Hillclimb series, this will be in a superbug starting next
year, will find out details of the car , maybe you could go and have a look?
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| posted on October 17th, 2003 at 03:55 PM |
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Brad is running an Al case in his buggy, so it is sure to get a good testing
info on his stroker motor here
http://offroadvw.net/buggybrad/images/Bluemanx/engine.htm
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| posted on October 17th, 2003 at 04:42 PM |
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Yep
I have one in my Manx with a 76mm crank. It is cool so far. Only got about 3000km on it but it is behaving very well. No leaks, no problems. I cleaned
up a few small dags, all of about 5 mins work. Everything aligned well and fitted great. I am more than happy with it and reckon it will give me years
of happy motoring.
Mick Motors was a great deal of help with supplying it at a good price. I have read good and bad reports on them, but liek the 92's don't
believe everything your told.
I would strongly recommend using one if you are going to build a tough engine. If you have to get machine work done on the case anyway why waste money
on an old one which might crank in a week.
Out of interest what are you guys paying for them landed ?
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| posted on October 17th, 2003 at 06:43 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Craig Torrens
Jeremy, Stan Pobjoy has just completed a 1916cc Aluminum cased motor for the New Zealand Hillclimb series, this will be in a superbug starting next
year, will find out details of the car , maybe you could go and have a look?
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Craig
No doubt it will be in Auckland (- I'm at the other end of the Island) but I'd luv to check it out if I can Yes details please!
Brad - do you know what brand of case you have- are there any in particular to steer clear of- or have most of the suppliers cleaned up their act
now?
Cheers
Jeremy
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