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Glenn Fri Nov 20, 2009 2:22 pm


General Engine
Engine Guide
Engine Build topics
Official Engine Builder Topic
Jim Martin Engine Build
Engine Guide
Install a clutch how to ** new **
lifter compatibility
Scat lifters? Problems or not?
New Engine Break-In

alum vs. as41 case
Turbo/EFI on a budget

Type 1 VW motor (New Case)

Wideband Results

Rocker Geometry
Sealing case and cylinders?
Removing the alternator while engine is still in car
TDC (finding Top Dead Center)
Finding #1 TDC Video
Too much endplay
How to find and fix vacuum leaks?
How to adjust the valves on a beetle motor
Need to tighten oil pickup tube in case
Cam/rocker guide
List of Cam Cards
Main Bearing #'s List Type I/II/III 1200-1600cc
Assembly lube | Assembly lube
Oil Pressure Switch Air Cooled VW ID
RPM limit on stock-ish engine


Engine Stand
Engine Run Stand

fuel pump operating lever pin repair
Clutches - what pressure plate with what throwout bearing

Blue Printing Worksheets

Engine gasket layout

** Turbo ** Index to Turbo specific topics

Engine Builds / Combos

VW Cylinder Head Quick Reference Sheet

Non-VW Engine Conversions
WRX/STi engines

Subaru swap guide-info** new **


Carbs
Official Dual Carburetor How To Thread
Carburetor manuals and diagrams on TheSamba
How to make a progressive work properly on a VW engine.
Are you supposed to match a vacuum distributor to a carb?
Drilling for vacuum port on a Kadron carb
Idle adjust on 34-PICT-3
HOW TO: Re-Bushing Kadron Throttle Bodies
Solex Carb. Tuning (External link)
The Importance of Carb Heat (Stumble on Acceleration) ** New **

The Megasquirt thread
Help me fix the dellorto dribble!
Setting float level on Weber IDA carbs.

How to- Modify your Kadrons for SVDA! ** new **

Ignition
Tune Up Specifications and distributor information
Official "What ignition system should I use" topic
Stock distributor advance curves
009 Vs vacuum dizzy
Pertronix (all points replacements) vs Points
Ignition systems
Distributorless ignition systems
Pertronix Electrical Testing (External Link)
"Official" Crank Trigger Ignition Information

Distributor #3 lobe retard discussion** new **


Lubrication
Official "What oil should I use" topic
The importance of choosing the correct oil weight.
GL 4 or GL 5 - "Official Gear Lube Topic"
Drilling, Tapping, & Full-Flow Filter Tech
Oil Filter list for Type 1 ** NEW **
Oil temp sender
Dual relief oiling system. How it works.
Full flow oil ??
To add a Oil Sump or Not?
Engine pre-lube tool
Oil pump identification

Cooling
Oil Cooler seals | Oil Cooler seals
Fanshroud & Oil Cooler Sealing Frame (Hoover Bit) Combos
Fan shroud modification...
Trimming cylinder tin
Type 181 / 126 - Industrial heater box delete tin
Official Upright fan shroud thread
external oil cooler
How to modify a Scat 36hp doghouse fan shroud for thermostat ** NEW **
Tropical Cylinder Air Deflector aka Super Cool tins

Transmission
Transmission Codes (External Link)
Transmissions For Dummies
Official WTF Transmission do I have/should I get thread
IRS conversions
CV joint info:
IRS axle info:
IRS stub axle info:
Setting Up an IRS Super Diff
Berg 5
Clutches - what pressure plate with what throwout bearing
Gearbox calculator (External link)
ZF IRS LSD rebuild & upgrade

Suspension
The right way to lower or raise the rear of an air-cooled VW

Misc.
Try cleaning the starter before you think about a Hot Start Relay or a new Starter.
12v conversion
Shop Supplies
COOL motor combos to 200+hp

Installing GAB-FAB Weber Windows for Carb Access




Videos
VW Training Videos on Youtube



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