Quoting: Andy
What, a pack of Jaffa cakes?
Lads, all Air-Cooled engines are held together with Jaffa Cakes. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/taunt.gif)
Quoting: Cunning Plan
Get yourself on earlybay.com!
on vzi .. seee if ya can find me...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
so easy to slip the engine out....(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g74/artburge/DSCF2232.jpg)
havin a crack at tidyin the manky filler and rusty bits, filled and painted to keep the winter out ....
it was better under the primer than i thought it would be(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/beavisnbutthead.gif)
(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g74/artburge/DSCF2269.jpg)
Quoting: Andy
What happened to the Dart, Art?
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Quoting: Andy
What happened to the Dart, Art?
(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/plustwo.gif)
Oh and first dibs! If you get rid (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Quoting: art b
engine work /replacement ... know anyone with a 1600 twinport,
or bigger,cp
No, but if you want something in and running I could ask the restoration dude who welded my bus? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Otherwise, you could try asking on the local Northampton VW forum which is Shoe County Dubbers: http://scdvw.proboards.com/index.cgi
Quoting: art b
its gotta front beam ..
New front beam?
Are you going to lower it? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Quoting: art b
its a ''73'' built in 72.. i have a letter from vw confirming its build date as 21st sept 72...
Well worth having it tax exempt, helps keep the value a bit higher and saves you the bucks too.
Must have been one of the first of the new shape - high indicators, long rear lights, euro bumpers and smaller rear air-vents. Usually around that year, the VW factory was still using front panels left over from EarlyBays and combining them with the newer-styled long rear lights. So you would have low front indicators and long rear lights.
It's similar with my '68. It has rear light panels from a Splitty that the factory were using up, but the EarlyBay front. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/mouth.gif)
Quoting: Andy
Bloody hell CP, seems happier than a fat kid being offered a cookie!
i knew he would go all gooey....(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
not lowering it yet,
tidy it up,
new engine,
tow bar, motor bike on the back and use it...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif) trot out and about this summer ...
laters;... get some repair panels,new doors/ skins,
paint,hang on to it until its worth 20k....(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Quoting: art b
i knew he would go all gooey....
In my pants.
Quoting: art b
tow bar, motor bike on the back and use it... trot out and about this summer ...
Nice plan (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/cool.gif)
Quoting: art b
paint,hang on to it until its worth 20k....
To be honest, that's not a bad investment plan. Probably better than any ISA could get you right now (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Classic VW's are very desirable and do appreciate in value faster than most other cars.
Quoting: Cunning Plan
To be honest, that's not a bad investment plan. Probably better than any ISA could get you right now
Classic VW's are very desirable and do appreciate in value faster than most other cars.
watched a mate make 11k on two splittys in the last couple of years(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif)
so thought id invest 3k in this bus..(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/cool.gif)
the bays are only gonna go up no splittys are 18k +...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
mrs b fancied one for years so its a win win situation...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/beavisnbutthead.gif)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vw-camper-t2-westfalia-bay-window-/110881259839?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DDLSL%252BSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BUA%26otn%3D10%26pmod%3D200756257993%252B200756257993%26po%3D%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8645422067961078809#ht_500wt_1363
Shiny (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: art b
i might be banging one of these in it ..
Make sure you do a lot of research about the seller before you buy. There are a lot of VW engine builder cowboys out there. VZi is a good place to start: (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rtfm.gif)
http://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=774717&highlight=ebay+engines
Could you not build the engine yourself or are you just looking for the fastest way of getting it back on the road? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/huh.gif)
Quoting: art b
not sure if they have probs overheating though...
The extra 41cc is not enough to overheat the engine providing ALL the tin-wear is present and correct along with the fan and dog-house shroud.
Quoting: art b
wot do ya reakon to a newer type 4 cp...
Type 4 engines do produce more power and are more economical than Type 1, however, parts are much more expensive and it is harder to modify Type 4 engines.
I would stick with the Type 1 engine as I know you are a man that likes to fettle (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/mechanic2.gif)
ha ha ha,
i must be at least one step ahead of ya...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
as thats my topic on vzi....(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Quoting: art b
ha ha ha,
i must be at least one step ahead of ya...
as thats my topic on vzi.
Ahh, I was expecting you to still be called Artb or something.. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Awesome pictures. Liking that '52 RHD, great colour too.
Quoting: art b
the guy i went to see had 10 engines on the go at various stages so i thought 3 weeks was not long, considering he doesnt work weekends as a rule,
You will have to let use know how you get on, might be a faster option for me with the long block to get my bus on the road too rather than having to machine my old engine and rebuld etc.. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
As it is just then adding all the fun stuff, cooling, carbs, exhaust etc.. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/mechanic2.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: Cunning Plan
You will have to let use know how you get on, might be a faster option for me with the long block to get my bus on the road too rather than having to machine my old engine
will no doubt keep ya posted..(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Nice one dude, honestly didn't think it would (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/whistle.gif)
Quoting: art b
NEW ENGINE IS IN DA HOUSE...
Looks great!! This is the exciting bit, the engine rebuild, at least it's a long block, so you can just do all the fun stuff - carb, exhaust etc.. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/thumbsup.gif)
Quoting: art b
aparrently a larger single progressive carb will do the trick...
Naw, you will have issues, especially in winter, with carb icing and general running issues etc with a single.
Twins will only need balancing once. Really you can do it yourself to get it nearly there, then take it to a rolling-road to get it perfect. Then you should be good for thousands of miles. More MPG and more power!
Quoting: Cunning Plan
I'll look today for the spare
cheers dude (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
the guy is gonna get me another sent out ...monday.
hes gonna get one checked on a lathe with a dial metre thing...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
he has a mahoosive stash [20yrs worth] of volkie spares he sellin
check out ''mattp'' on vzi
Quoting: Incursus
Either of you headed to the Mini and VW Show at Blenheim Palace on Sunday?
weldin and stuff..(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/beavisnbutthead.gif)
.. inbetween the rains...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Quoting: art b
outer valance..
Great work dude, but didn't you fancy making the valance removable? Much better for tinkering with the engine when it's in (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/mechanic2.gif)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/v8_nate/DSCF0366.jpg)
Quoting: art b
welded in a piece in under the tank
Ha! I had to do the exact same spot in mine! I think water must run down the filler pipe, drip-off there and accumulate. Either that or fuel if you aren't careful when you remove the petrol-pump from the filler-neck (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Quoting: Cunning Plan
Ha! I had to do the exact same spot in mine! I think water must run down the filler pipe, drip-off there and accumulate. Either that or fuel if you aren't careful when you remove the petrol-pump from the filler-neck
it rusts through from the fuel tank strap fixings under the floor...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
the rear valance is a different one to the removable on your early bay,
a different shape where the tinware fits...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Quoting: art b
may turn one up into the cooling fan...
Interesting idea, should work / help (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Quoting: Cunning Plan
Quoting: art b
may turn one up into the cooling fan...
Interesting idea, should work / help
cant do any harm,
may add an inline fan at a later date,
will post it on some vw forums soon.
to see the reaction of the keep it stock merchants (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Quoting: art b
as thats my topic on vzi....
Not sure if you know, but Volkshub seems to be where everyone is going now instead of VZi:
http://www.volkshub.com/thehub/forum.php?
I decided to join there today as VZi with its malware warnings have now been blacklisted on the webfilters at work, so I can't browse it anymore. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/banned.gif)
Quoting: art b
vzi = 685
v/hub =74
so wheres best to get an answer to a Q
Agree with you, but I can't browse VZi anyway, it's now classed as a malicious site on our webfilter, even if they have fixed it (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)
Quoting: art b
it seems to be full of the wingers
I've always found VZi to be full of cliques. Someone part of the clique can post something and get full support. Someone new can post something similar and get totally flamed. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/huh.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wanker.gif)
I guess the Hub can end up being the same, but there isn't a choice now, it's Hub or nothing (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/TutTutSmiley.gif)
Quoting: Cunning Plan
The test rig you have made up is brilliant, the light switch made me laugh!
i looked around for something to switch it with and could find nowt else that was easy....(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/can.gif)
did ya spot the oil pressure lamp on the wiring loom on the left...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
ive ran it up around 5 times ,
burnt in the cam ad followers at 2.5 k revs..(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif)
then let it have a fair bit of time getting warm[an hour at a time ] and startin the running in process
Quoting: art b
did ya spot the oil pressure lamp on the wiring loom on the left...
I did, very neat.
Quoting: art b
ive ran it up around 5 times ,
burnt in the cam ad followers at 2.5 k revs..
then let it have a fair bit of time getting warm[an hour at a time ] and startin the running in process
Shouldn't even need a run in when you put it back in the bus, sounds like you have done it all (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rock.gif)
Quoting: art b
well its 2013 and ive yet to get the MoPar finished
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Quoting: Cunning Plan
I might go to Standford Hall too, but I am not sure as we went to Big Bang last weekend and I don't think I'm allowed two shows on consecutive weekends
i thought it was a bit nippley for the pod,
its looking good for stanford...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
text me if your going and well meet up for a beer...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Quoting: art b
text me if your going and well meet up for a beer...
Roger that (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/security.gif)
Quoting: art b
the bus has had a bit of welding and im considering an engine conversion......
Why are you now thinking about an engine conversion? What's happened to the rebuilt 1600? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/huh.gif)
Quoting: Cunning Plan
Totally agree dude, if you want to have any serious use from your bus then an engine swap is a good idea.
i read of so many people who's two week trip abroad gets no further than the docks and then on to the back of a recovery truck,(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/sad.gif)
most of the beakdowns are due to the engine ...dizzys breaking,coils failing,heads cracking, carbs and fuel pumps breaking...etc all very old parts and technology
mind you a scooby install is quite a major engineering task...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
the wiring loom adapting is 30 hrs work...and the radiators..and the ...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Quoting: art b
most of the beakdowns are due to the engine ...dizzys breaking,coils failing,heads cracking, carbs and fuel pumps breaking...etc all very old parts and technology
Yah, I'm planning on electronic ignition to try and cross at least one thing of the list of things to be concerned about.
Quoting: art b
mind you a scooby install is quite a major engineering task...
the wiring loom adapting is 30 hrs work...and the radiators..and the ...
You like 'fettling' though... (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/mechanic2.gif)
YOU CAN DO IT!!!
(plus I want your old engine) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/whistle.gif)
Quoting: Cunning Plan
Any progress with this Arty?
Or the MoPar ? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Quoting: art b
Or the MoPar ?
its all now painted green.....
Still got your fuel pipe in the garage (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Quoting: art b 12 Oct 2014
^ top job
Quoting: art b 27 Feb 2015
Bought a new front beam.
^ At least ArtB is slower than me at working on his projects (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/taunt.gif)
(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/stir.gif)
Which beam did you go for? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Hmm odd formatting in the link's, have sorted the post above :wink:
Yep, working now, well done Ian!