The Type 4 Engine Thread FAQ

1967250s · Samba Member Joined: May 02, 2007 Posts: 2137

1. Dual PDSIT's should work fine, albeit with less power than FI
2. As long as you have all the bits, should work very nicely
3. You run the cable around the pulley and up thru the hole under the flap lever, push the lever forward and tighten the cable under the nut and screw. Be sure the rod spring is trapped correctly to pull on the cable, and that the flaps work correctly.
4. I think it has a more gradual ramp

Tcash · Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2014 1:43 pm Post subject:

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Lee.gh.thomas · Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 9:53 pm Post subject:

Hey guys, first post.

I was wondering what is good place to look for a type iv engine? I'm looking to buy a Baja, but I'd prefer not to putter around on 60hp. I also don't want to pay for a $20,000 Jake raby engine, considering I'm looking at under $4k for the car.

Thanks

SGKent · Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 10:03 pm Post subject:

Desertbusman · Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 10:08 pm Post subject:

Pecton · Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 10:11 pm Post subject:

hello everyone,
I'm a first poster,I also an old VW guy and new to type 4 motors.I am in the process of changing a 2.0 litre 79 engine from hydraulic lifters to solid lifters,upon re assembly discovered push rods are too short,what years/motor has the longer push rods,and what other bumps should i look out for ,,..Thanks everyone,Peace and love.

old DKP driver · Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 10:13 pm Post subject: type 4 engine

X-2 post it in the Hbb-off road forum
that's the dune buggy/Baja bug forum

also, unless you are trying to enter the Baja 1,000 an upright bug engine is cheaper and more inline for weekend off road.

or Go to www.fatperformance.com as Ron & Greg build Winning type 4
off road engines.
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Lee.gh.thomas · Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 10:13 pm Post subject:

Wildthings · Samba Member Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 50351

Pecton · Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 11:31 pm Post subject:

Different springs, as in valves spring,=cylinder head removal?=engine removal? OH! holy m

Pecton · Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 11:37 pm Post subject:

would it be the 1.7 that comes with longer push rods(how and where does the 1.8 and 1.9 fit in),in other words,when i go parts hunting,what do i chase.

Wildthings · Samba Member Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 50351

old DKP driver · Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 12:17 am Post subject: Valve Train and springs

Quite a few vendors to buy the springs and you can also buy Stock pushrods here in the classified too.

I also have a few sets of 1.7 pushrods if you PM me

www.cbperformance.com

www.pelicanparts.com and others have the springs for Solid lifter camshafts
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Desertbusman · Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 12:23 am Post subject:

1977adventurewagon · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 5:21 pm Post subject:

I picked up a type 4 1.8 liter, L-Jetronic fuel injected engine last weekend that has sat in a old 75' bus for what looks to be its hole life. It has everything it came from the factory with (never been touched) I would like to keep it FI but have never messed with Type 4's before and it has what looks to be a large wiring harness coming off the engine any idea what this plugs in to? And what are some of the major point do you want to trouble with type 4 FI engines , all comments are welcome, looking for all the information I can get thanks

thewalrus · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 5:31 pm Post subject:

Does it plug into the computer near the battery?
(Hopefully your battery tray is in better condition than this guys Shocked

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1977adventurewagon · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 5:38 pm Post subject:

Haven't decided what year bus to put it in to yet I don't know if all modules have this hook up

RixiesRide · Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 1:42 pm Post subject:

I don't understand any of the technical stuff but am I right in thinking that a 1.7L out of a Porsche 914 will work in a '73 bus?
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Randy in Maine · Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 2:14 pm Post subject:

It will work, but a 1700 or 1800 for a bus would work better.

Engine letter code would be "CB" or "AW".

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