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Hi, Just bought an engine off e-bay. It has no Idenfictaion or engine code except a mystory A at the start of the code. Was told by the seller he was told it was a 1600 but when he removed the cylinders he found it was a 1300cc. He used the cylinders in another project. All I know about it is...

Hey guys, I'm new to this website and fairly new to air-cooled classics in general! I would like some advice/ guidance on building a performance beetle engine. 1. Crankcase, I am after a pre-bored 94mm case, what would be a wiser purchase? Either a magnesium case or an aluminium super race...

So I finally got round to replacing the broken fuel pump pedestal in my bug. Part of the lower section was broken off and stuck inside, managed to remove this. however there appears to be a couple of small pieces left inside. Could anybody suggest the best way to remove these? I was thinking...

1835cc engine parts for sale - all parts done less than 300 miles from new. 92mm Mahle Forged pistons/cylinders - £150 inc a 5th spare unused piston&cylinder. *** Sold pending payment *** :) 69mm forged counterweighted & 8-doweled crank. Spun a rod bearing so needs a re-grind on the big-ends...

Hi, Today I am going to attempt to remove the years of built up muck and grime off the crankcase and rust of the other parts like heat exchangers and exhaust box. Has anyone got any tips on how to do this? I have some stuff called "gunk" and some general "Engine cleaner" which I am assuming is...

So basically, after taking my engine out the other day I removed all the stuff on top and then came to inspect the exterior of the crankcase and I found these where the case mounts to the gearbox. I apologise for the terrible condition of the photos. My camera is crap. Basically there is a...

Hi, I've got a spare case for sale, bought only as a backup in the event my case was not "rebuildable", but thankfully it is! It was bought from a guy on volkstorque called Phil1bug last year. I was told it's been checked and measured, no align bore needed and engine did not suffer any end...

Hello Hoping someone can give me some advice on my recent purchase, and tell me whether my decision was wise or not. I managed to get hold of a 1600 engine and gearbox for £200, the only problem being the hole in sump which I believe to be caused by corrosion (engine left sitting on the...

Hi all, My next problem is as follows: I have an oval bearing dowel on the main bearing (The one that's in two halves next to the thrust bearing). Can you buy oversize dowels? If so, where from and would I have to modify bearing? I'm in the Midlands. Thanks in advance, Adam.

Does anyone know what relief valve I should be using and what length the spring should be? It seems OK but I'd like to double check :) Ta

I have an old engine which I've now stripped down and want to start to build a 1600 for my buggy. On opening and examining the main bearings - find that all of the saddles have a witness line where the bearing oil feed is - these have depth in the saddle. Also the bearing at the flywheel end...

I've just picked up an engine case from GSF after i found the one i intended using was dead. It's got a couple of extra holes in it that i'm not sure what they're for, can anyone enlighten me? The one big hole on the right of the oil pump (bottom right corner) and the two threaded holes left and...