Jumpmaster
Flashlight Enthusiast
Hi, Folks...
I'm getting ready to begin replacing the engine in my rail buggy. It currently has a 1967 (I think) 1600cc dual port engine. I think it is Brazilian-made VW. It currently has a single-barrel carb. This will only be used on roads, so mainly going for good fuel economy...a little pep would be nice -- but it only weighs about 1000 pounds, so it wouldn't take much for that. Maybe a slightly modified cam would be all it needs and still get good mileage. What do you think?
I checked the machine shops in my area and they are all quoting enormous prices to have it align-bored and to hone the jugs. I would rather locate a good source elsewhere for a reconditioned case. It would probably cost less, even crated and shipped. The machine shop told me it would only save me about $150 to disassemble and reassemble it myself...which tells me their rates are extremely high. They quoted about $1200 because "the engine is complicated" and "requires special parts". I do not think that's true. There are parts everywhere.
Advice on R&R of the engine is appreciated as well. I understand there are only four bolts holding it in, but I've never removed/replaced a VW engine...should I remove the headers, distributor, etc. first? Should it go back in complete or with everything removed and then put everything back on?
Thanks...I am always impressed with the depth of knowledge on here every time I ask questions of this nature.
JM-99
I'm getting ready to begin replacing the engine in my rail buggy. It currently has a 1967 (I think) 1600cc dual port engine. I think it is Brazilian-made VW. It currently has a single-barrel carb. This will only be used on roads, so mainly going for good fuel economy...a little pep would be nice -- but it only weighs about 1000 pounds, so it wouldn't take much for that. Maybe a slightly modified cam would be all it needs and still get good mileage. What do you think?
I checked the machine shops in my area and they are all quoting enormous prices to have it align-bored and to hone the jugs. I would rather locate a good source elsewhere for a reconditioned case. It would probably cost less, even crated and shipped. The machine shop told me it would only save me about $150 to disassemble and reassemble it myself...which tells me their rates are extremely high. They quoted about $1200 because "the engine is complicated" and "requires special parts". I do not think that's true. There are parts everywhere.
Advice on R&R of the engine is appreciated as well. I understand there are only four bolts holding it in, but I've never removed/replaced a VW engine...should I remove the headers, distributor, etc. first? Should it go back in complete or with everything removed and then put everything back on?
Thanks...I am always impressed with the depth of knowledge on here every time I ask questions of this nature.
JM-99