Subject: WTD - 1500cc Engine for 1970 Beetle - Canberra/Sydney etc.
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posted on September 4th, 2009 at 10:43 PM
WTD - 1500cc Engine for 1970 Beetle - Canberra/Sydney etc.
Hi all,
I just bought my first Beetle today - a fairly rusty 1970 white VW Beetle (see photo - hope the attachment works!). I've wanted a Beetle since the
mid 80's and after helping a mate repair the rust in the A pillars in his 64 Beetle, he offered the 70 one to me at a price I couldn't refuse.
Exciting stuff. I've heard that these things are addictive!
I won't get the car for a couple of months but it needs a new engine. I am looking to put a 1500cc back in.
Supposedly the internals of the existing engine are rebuilt but it leaks oil really badly and I can't re-use the block anyway as it's engine number
has been duplicated by a previous owner - long story. So, I am really after a 1500 engine case at minimum but will consider a short motor or complete
engine that would suit this car. Budget is not huge due to about 4 other car projects and a house reno, but if anyone has any parts and could help me
out, please let me know.
Being new to this forum, I am not sure if I can be contacted by private messaging through the forum, but I am guessing that I can be. Alternatively,
my mobile is 0414 243 291.
I am in Canberra but will travel a few hours to get parts.
Thanks heaps,
James
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posted on September 5th, 2009 at 01:27 AM
Hi James, I've got a 1600 case, heads and a few other bits, just wondering what you have to spend?
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posted on September 5th, 2009 at 09:25 AM
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Hi James, I've got a 1600 case, heads and a few other bits, just wondering what you have to spend?
Hi,
Thanks for your reply.
I really don't know what old VW bits are worth yet, being so new to them. However, I was hoping to re-use the existing crank, pistons, rings,
bearings etc. and heads from the engine that I have. So, if i was just to get an engine case that suits, then probably no more than a couple of
hundred for one that is good but needs a clean up. I can maybe get one locally from a wreckers for around this I think. I do know of a complete
seized engine that I could get for $250. I am about to call another local guy to see what he has also.
Can a 1600 case be used with the bits from a 1500 engine - i.e. is a 1600 case the same as a 1500 case?
Thanks,
James
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posted on September 5th, 2009 at 09:56 AM
Hey James. No point re-using the rings/bearings, that engine would be lucky to last a few weeks.......... to do it properly you will need to have the
case line bored etc.
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posted on September 5th, 2009 at 11:41 PM
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Hey James. No point re-using the rings/bearings, that engine would be lucky to last a few weeks.......... to do it properly you will need to have the
case line bored etc.
Hi,
Yeah, I found this out today. Thanks. I was thinking that these engines were like other engines that I am used to - i.e. a normal type block that
you just fit new main bearings to if the crank is good. Obviously I was mistaken. It is a learning experience.
I can get a complete second hand engine that needs reconditioning/line boring etc. for $200 locally, including heads, pistons and cylinders. It would
need to be sent away for the line boring and whatever other machining is required - $1200 and you'd have to buy a piston/cylinder kit ($350) and give
the head a service. There are quite a few old engines to choose from at one local place in Canberra. There were no good ones ready to drop straight
in though. For under $2k I could have a fully reconditioned motor.
I am now thinking that a good used complete motor might be the way to go. So, if anyone has a complete/running motor that will work well in the 1500
Beetle, please let me know.
