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Hi Guys, I'm having some difficulty getting consistent and reliable advice about where I could get a type 4 (1800) bay gearbox rebuilt? It's a 5 rib and I'm not precious about exchange units and getting a different type 4 box back. I'm based in Oxon and it seems that so far Limebug or The...

In the new year of 2015 I bought a 1972 1200 beetle from my brother, its not in too bad shape but with over a year before I can learn to drive in it. Now my exams are over its a perfect excuse to strip down and rebuild the interior as well as repainting the outside, sorting out the engine and...

So, I've rebuilt my 1200 from my 64 beetle, including the use of some copper gaskets which seem to sit between the head and the cylinders. I have installed them here. However, after finding an exploded picture of the engine, I saw nothing of these rings... I'm now a little concerned that I...

Hi all, I need some help! I've got a 6n2 GTI that needs an top end rebuild as the engine was tapping. I thought it may be a sticky hydraulic tappet, so I shoved some engine flush through as a kill or cure solution. Typically, as my luck would have it... I killed it! The valve stem oil seals...

Doing a stripdown and check on my type1 2386 looking at piston rings just wondering if anyone used the "Total Seal Piston rings" before and if theres any feedback on them? http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_Piston-rings-Total-seal-full-set-94mm-1-5-2-4-AC198094A_act_shop.product_pID_6616916.htm

My Bug needs more power, the 1300 in it isn't cutting it. So i brought this 1600 lump. I plan to do a complete engine rebuild. Now i have never done this before or even taken any engine apart for that matter, so time will tell. This will be an on-going thread and ill be putting pics up with...

The 1584cc in our '79 Viking is dying. I'm looking to source a replacement. I've sent a message to Mr Pettitt, but I realize that he is a busy man and wanted theopinion of some of the other players out there. One local VW specialist uses Vege for their reconditioned engines. Another swears by...

What type of accelerator does a '66 bug have as the repair kits that heritage etc sell have two types, and I'm unsure which repair kit I should get? My car is a March '66...

Hi all, Well, I spent a few hours last night putting my crankcase back together after getting the crank back from being ground and balanced, rods sorted, new bearings, camshaft etc. it's the first engine rebuild I've done and I've followed a couple of books fairly religiously- how to rebuild...

I watched a video the other day of a guy using an engine stand to rebuild his motor and it looked like it made life so much easier. Does anyone have any knowledge of good ones? (i.e. ones that will not fall over or crack my bench (depending on type)) Where can I get it cheap? Is anyone selling...

Heeeeeeeeelp!! I have spent the best part of three hours looking on here, the interweb and youtube for a simple guide to rebuilding an engine... no luck so far!! The background story is me and my dad are restoring a '77 1641 back to glory. We have done the chasis and are now looking at the...

Looking for an engine stand to hold a 1600 for rebuild. Located in Suffolk, can collect. Hit me up with what you got. Thanks!

I'm rebuilding a 1972 1302 and have got the body off and started cutting out all the old rust and rot. The bottom of my bulkhead is rotten and literally coming off in my hands but the top is solid as rock! Does anyone know if I can buy just a bottom repair panel or wether a standard Beetle...

Hi All. This is only the second engine i have built. I have dismantled my 1600 type 1 engine as it was breathing heavy on oil. I didnt check th endfloat on the crank before I dismantled it ( I know, next time!). On inspection the bearings are shot and the crank is slightly scored. I will...

Simple really. I'd like one, a pair or I'd take all four please along with it's fixtures and fittings, ie: brass spring, sleeve, cupped washer plus the green rubber washer too although I have the spring & rubbers bits and they are in a usable condition. Can post photo's later if you need help...

The time is coming soon for a rebuild for my '79 bus. The engine is a 1600 twin-port "AD" code. Stock set up except for the 009 distributor which I should be changing to a 205K SVDA unit this week. The oil consumption is the main reason for the rebuild. So I figure a top-end rebuild is all...

I want to put a bit more nip into my 1600 beetle, at mo I have no machining ability near me so it's going to be swop out for performance items, I will at a later point go for new pistons and machine the case when I make the right friends :) so can you please make me a shopping list for parts to...

hey, i am busy restoring my first beetle, have a 1300 engine and going to rebuild the engine is it posible to make it into a 1641? and if anyone could give me tips or advice how i will be able to make it happen would be great thanks Darren

Hello i have a 1971 Beetle with a 1600cc stock engine, at the moment the engine max mph is 70 pushing. 60's comfortable :) Now i no with a bit of help the engine is capable of alot more and was wondering if any one had any advice on how to get a bit more out of it. At the moment i was...

Hi All... My Mk4 Golf died whilst driving back on the M1 to london.. made it home.. just.. Looks like the oil pump failed.. found out it's a common issue.. just had it serviced by VW a few months back too.. Bottom end is fine.. but looks like I'll need someone to rebuild the top end and get...