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 posted on April 7th, 2007 at 04:19 PM |
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New 1600 Type 1 Motor
I am thinking of either replacing or rebuilding the motor in my 69 Bug. Does anybody know the approx cost to rebuild a stock 1600 motor. Also has
anybody used one of those zero mile factory (mexican) vw motors, what was the cost and are they any good?
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| posted on April 7th, 2007 at 04:28 PM |
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a rebuild ranges from $1,500 - $3,000
Last i saw of the "new" motors was $2,500-ish.
Now - you get a cast crank in that as opposed to a good forged VW one.
Guess it depends what you want and how shagged your old motor is.
If you want a "stocker" and no more and you old case has been bore 3 times before
and you crank ground 4 times - well then the "new" motor is looking good
What is the matter with yours??
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| posted on April 7th, 2007 at 04:46 PM |
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The motor is just old, tied and worn and in need of a freshen up. Just wondering, what my options are.
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| posted on April 7th, 2007 at 05:06 PM |
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Nothing wrong with the "new" motors.
New case, crank cam.... everything
Just not German and no "options"
ie changing CR, different cam, different pistons and barrels
But if your old is "flogged" and not many parts salvageable then it will cost you more than $2,500 for a "new" rebuild of your old motor.
This is where you need to pull it down and inspect it to see its history
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| posted on April 7th, 2007 at 06:29 PM |
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My last rebuild on an engine: rings, bearings, brand new heads, machined case, assembly by Stan Pobjoy: WAAY under $2K
My pistons and cylinders were okay, as was my cam rods etc
It may not be as bad as you think. When was the last time you gave it soem 'love'? head torque, tappets, tune etc
Pay your debts, CxxT
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