Mexican Engines

[51577]

Are there any fundamental differences between my '73 Ghia engine and the engines used in the last of the beetles? I mean, I know about EFI, but what about the maintanence regemine? Do those engines still need things like the 6000 mile valve adjustments?

[vwdmc16]

they have hyd. lifters so they go much father before needing valve work. i don't know how long though. they are the quietest running one made too, I believe they have paper air filters, so less oil to change. and they have a external oil filter, i put one on my ghia. otherwise they really probably only need the 3k oil and filter change i think. ive always been real curious about the EFI set up and the power it makes
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[Towel Rail]

The oil filter is the only thing I see that's an improvement.
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[Teeroy]

They came with solid lifters too . TROY
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[HBRag]

They also have a cast crankshaft, and different rods. Ok for stock, but I wouldn't use them for HP. At most a set of Kadrons, 1.25 rockers and a single quiet pack header.

They also have a fully electronic distributor.

HB

[51577]

I was thinking about trying to get one for a good reliable daily driver. I want to build it so that I don't have to spend half of my saturdays doing maintanence. What's the maintainance schedule for these engines?

[Teeroy]

It only takes 15min to adjust your valves , you can have them done before you oil is done draining (make sure engine is cold) . TROY


PS , we put a new Mexican longblock (solid lifter) in my neighbors car last year , no problems so far .
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[HBRag]

Valves and oil every 3000 miles. If you get the silicone valve cover gaskets from aircooled, you will not have to change the gasket often. Adjust the carb twice a year, fuel lines once a year, air filter every 15,000 miles, plugs every 30,000...

Doesn't sound to bad to me.

[Bruce]

[51577]

I don't recall having seen advertisements for them, but can I get hydraulic lifters for my original engine?

[Vayabroder]

Some people badmouth those engines but if you figure how many Mexican Beetles have been built and how many are on the road vs. the failures you'll see that it's a good idea to use them for daily drivers. Of course the quality isn't the same as a German engine but they're good enough for daily drivers.

[derv]

[Yellowbeard]

[HBRag]

The Mexican fuel injected engines had hydraulic lifters. This engines where made for the Mexican market. In all Mexico made/makes six different cases. The case for the hydraulic lifter has a different size lifter bore. Most of the long blocks available in the states are for a carburetor setup that uses manual lifters. I know that both FI and carbureted complete engines have been imported, as well and long block only for a US Type I replacement. I guess the question is which one did you get, or are you planning on getting.

HB

[Vayabroder]

[51577]

[Vayabroder]

And it is....

[oibovveroi]

i have a mexican engine....
so far its been fine..
though i dont have the hydro valves