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Wayne S. Johnson Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2006 Posts: 1265 Location: GILROY, CA
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Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2017 2:26 pm Post subject: Engine rebuild upgrade/rebuild check list |
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I have a 1300 engine in my 66 and a back up 1200 engine. It looks like there may be many upgrades and improvements available for a 1300. I'm happy with the 1300 performance and would like to focus on reliability. I'm starting a check list, please let me know what items should be added.
I rebuilt a few engines 20 years ago, but don't remember many details. An assemble check list would be great.
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Eric&Barb Samba Member
Joined: September 19, 2004 Posts: 24732 Location: Olympia Wash Rinse & Repeat
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Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2017 2:55 pm Post subject: Re: Engine rebuild upgrade/rebuild check list |
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Welded counter weighted crankshaft.
Maxi 2 oil filter pump or the VW made Mexican version.
Dog house cooling system.
9mm stem exhaust valves. Not sure you can get for a 1300. _________________ In Stereo, Where Available! |
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KTPhil Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2006 Posts: 33991 Location: Conejo Valley, CA
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Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2017 4:22 pm Post subject: Re: Engine rebuild upgrade/rebuild check list |
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The stock 1300 has great reliability if not pushed for more power, and the suggestions above are great for long life. |
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Sqrbckguy38 Samba Member
Joined: December 21, 2004 Posts: 415 Location: Tooele, ut
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Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2017 8:14 am Post subject: Re: Engine rebuild upgrade/rebuild check list |
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CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN, for all the is Vw holy, make sure everything is clean that you're working on. New seals are a must as well. Check list like this,
Am I clean, are my tools clean, are the motor and parts I'm putting together clean? Everything else should be easy. Enjoy the rebuild. _________________ It's not the fall that hurts, it's the sudden stop at the bottom.
69 Square needs love, even after 15 years
70 Fasty former dd, now my daughter's
67 Beetle, Opal |
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