Wondering if the is worth the money

[rr8325]

Found an ad for this short block. Wondering if its worth the chance. The block Number is AE232037. Asking 600.00.


VW motor, was built for a dune buggy and then removed because it had too much power for a teenager. Very low miles. Selling as is. It was running good and strong when removed with no problems. It has been in dry storage for over 25 years. Piston, head and jugs removed for inspection. Oil still in crank and turns over smoothly. Only the parts in pictures are available. It has been too long ago to remember exactly what was done to this motor, but I know there was a special cam, high performance dual port heads and lifters with over sized pistons installed. Complete short block with some extras. I would just clean everything out real good, reassemble and ready to run.

[wcfvw69]

Not enough info to price it. What kind of heads? Brand, size, model? Has the case been cut? What about the crank? W/out solid documentation, I wouldn't pay more than $100 to gamble on it.
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[TinCanFab]

Very low miles. Too much power for a kid, so it was taken apart? Complete BS. If an engine is low miles and runs SO good that it's too much power for some kid, it would not be taken apart. When I see used VW engines, I never believe any story behind it. Rebuilt, 1000 hp, 2332cc, etc, means absolutely nothing to me. Parts value only.
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[Cusser]

I'd say definitely NOT worth $600. I also do not believe "the story".
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[Busstom]

Is it worth 600 clams for a case, crank, and rods? Cuz that's about all you'll get out of it...maybe.

Keep shopping.

[runamoc]

Piston looks to have a lot of blowby. Where is the other piston on that side?
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[rr8325]

Thanks to all, maybe if still for sale in a week, I'll offer 100.00.

[bluebus86]

I dont buy the story, dry storage, with rusty fasteners. Who pulls apart a good running moter that has too much power to inspect, and then only pulls apart half?
Its a core unless you hear it run is my rule of thumb, price accordianly.

But.... Hey maybe your lucky with this find, if the story is all true you can throw it together as is and the motor will run with so much power you wont want to let a teenager use it, heck you might be really on a lucky streak and find it may be so powerful you'll need to tear it apart for inspection. This could be a real winner at the races. Its even painted "racing red".
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[Starbucket]

Sucked #3 exh. valve, went through the piston, insides are beat to death. It was run hard, blew up, and now its a good boat anchor. Ask $25 to haul it away.

[Zundfolge1432]

A very very negative group here

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[gt1953]

Not worth it. Maybe a 100 dollar bill at the very most. The case may be trashed you just do not know.
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[andk5591]

This group is not negative - just that we ALL have been through this kind of crap. The story is total bullshit....If you want to dick with it, push and pull on the crank pulley. If it doesnt move, then the bottom end may be ok. Throw a set of pistons and cylinders ( about $150) on it. Get a matching head or get a pair of heads ($200 and up) and throw it together and see what you have. If you dont worry about possibly wasting $100, then offer that. If you are more comfortable with burning $20, then offer that. Total pig in a poke.
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[Zundfolge1432]

Imagine my surprise when looking at Craigslist automotive section parts VW and the same ad popped up around Atlanta Ga. My attempt at humor was lost again geez what a rough crowd, maybe even negative it would be worth 600 if ??????? Case was Std with Std thrust and no other surprises, Std or 10/10 crank in perfect condition. If story is true and everything measured std. Bearings too. So it would be a total tear down and inspection but you probably want a plug and play motor. Buying used and already assembled is a leap of faith, who can you trust?

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