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 My76Bay
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| posted on June 6th, 2010 at 01:29 PM |
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How much to rebuild a 2lt engine...
My 76 camper's engine is making knocking noises and the local dub mechanic said it could result in serious damage to an otherwise solid motor. The
quote to rebuild in Canberra was around $5,500. This seems high. What could I expect to pay to save this engine? I would love to tinker myself but
A: I’m not that good and B: I am renovating a house which puts the Kombi well down my wife’s (long) list of priorities – financial and/or time.
Any suggestions. The bus itself has only done 136K since new.
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 barls
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| posted on June 6th, 2010 at 01:36 PM |
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that figure is about right
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My76Bay
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| posted on June 6th, 2010 at 02:01 PM |
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That is a shame... but thanks.
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| posted on June 6th, 2010 at 02:05 PM |
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Are the camper engines the same as all the other such as 1300 and 1600 etc. Split case, 4 barrels and heads.
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barls
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| posted on June 6th, 2010 at 02:09 PM |
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they are, but the parts are much more expensive.
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| posted on June 6th, 2010 at 02:10 PM |
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I'd swap you your 2L block for a good 1800 block but we're a bit far apart.
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My76Bay
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| posted on June 6th, 2010 at 02:12 PM |
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Clinker42, I have no idea. What I have in the camper is a stock standard 2lt twin carb... Why do you ask!
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| posted on June 6th, 2010 at 02:17 PM |
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Joels72Lowlight... Thanks. It is an option I had not considered. I would like to put off having to consider it for a while yet but if it comes to
bailing on the bus it may be an option.
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| posted on June 6th, 2010 at 02:49 PM |
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With 136,000 k from new it will most likely be a top end problem, loose valve seat?
I certainly wouldn't be driving it if it knocks/rattles.
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My76Bay
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| posted on June 6th, 2010 at 03:05 PM |
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Thanks to all for input. 
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| posted on June 6th, 2010 at 03:08 PM |
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I would shop around if I were you. CBB have exchange 2000cc long motors $2790.00 + gst.
Give them a call 47229313.
I have an engine in there at the moment having a top end rebuild.
Hope this helps.
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| posted on June 6th, 2010 at 03:25 PM |
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Quikbug. Thanks, I will call them. It is a new lead. Out of interest, what is the ball park $ on your rebuild (if it is a similar engine..) My
preferance is to keep my engine. cheers.
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| posted on June 6th, 2010 at 03:26 PM |
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someone is selling a 1800 motor in bits for sale
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| posted on June 6th, 2010 at 03:39 PM |
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I would shop around if I were you. CBB have exchange 2000cc long motors $2790.00 + gst.
Give them a call 47229313.
I have an engine in there at the moment having a top end rebuild.
Hope this helps.
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is this a type 4 motor? cause thats a great price as it wouldnt even cover the parts in my rebuild which was over 4 years ago.
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My76Bay
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| posted on June 6th, 2010 at 03:39 PM |
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Thanks greedy53, but if I could reassemble an 1800 I would just as well rebuild the 2lt. One day I'll have time to tinker but can't see that day
from here. cheers
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| posted on June 6th, 2010 at 06:06 PM |
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I had my 2 ltr rebuilt, including new pistons and barrels, new heads, new clutch, replacement (s/h) camshaft, new lifters, all labour (inc. engine
out/engine in), gaskets and fluids for a bit under $5000. The crankshaft and bearings were all OK, so you could consider this a "major top-end"
rebuild. This would apply to a 1700/1800/2 litre engine.
hth
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| posted on June 6th, 2010 at 06:10 PM |
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Barls it is definately for a type 4.
My engine is receiveing a top end rebuild with mild port job by Mike. My quote was $2207.00 + Gst. I am doing all the fitting myself.
Best would be to call CBB to confirm the prices, I am sure they could do your motor if you wanted.
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| posted on June 6th, 2010 at 06:54 PM |
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Is it drive in drive out??
Consider having to pull and replace the motor
There is a HEAP for tin and bits compared to a type 1
You sit in front of a bare T4 in the morning and i bet a bucket of Stellas it aint in the bus at going home time
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| posted on June 6th, 2010 at 07:00 PM |
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Put a subaru in it.
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| posted on June 6th, 2010 at 07:02 PM |
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make sure it includes NEW cyclinder heads as these are un rebuildable
these MUST be replace with new heads as the failure rate in very HIGH
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| posted on June 6th, 2010 at 07:03 PM |
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Is it drive in drive out??
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I doubt that
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