My 1776 is coming together

[Murt]

Engine build nearly there
Shrouds back from Paint. I've gone for L360 Sea Blue shade to match the car

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1966 VW Beetle ‘Jules’
1967 Kombi Splitscreen ‘Barney’
2018 VW Caddy Maxi R Line
2017 Golf GTD saloon
2008 VW EOS 2.0 TFSi

[UK Luke 72]

Looks awesome
What's the spec and who made the fan/shroud?
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2276 Beetle build https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=670744&highlight=2276+beetle+daily
2276 EFI Conversion https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=689172

[Murt]

Hi Luke

VW AS 41 case
Bergman 69mm c/w VW crank kit
VW 311 rods
Engle 110 cam kit
Barrel/Piston kit 90.5/1776cc MAHLE
Mofoco 042 heads 40x35.5
Full flowed Schadek 26mm oil pump kit
Dual Dellorto 40 mm carbs with CB manifolds and Vintage speed linkage
Bergmann Porsche fan kit
No Heat
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1966 VW Beetle ‘Jules’
1967 Kombi Splitscreen ‘Barney’
2018 VW Caddy Maxi R Line
2017 Golf GTD saloon
2008 VW EOS 2.0 TFSi

[Murt]

Engine is now ready to install, and fit Oil filter and remote cooler, sounds awesome

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1966 VW Beetle ‘Jules’
1967 Kombi Splitscreen ‘Barney’
2018 VW Caddy Maxi R Line
2017 Golf GTD saloon
2008 VW EOS 2.0 TFSi

[k@rlos]

Forward to seeing it about, I live in Felixstowe

[Murt]

Not too far then, I’m in Leiston
Dave
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1966 VW Beetle ‘Jules’
1967 Kombi Splitscreen ‘Barney’
2018 VW Caddy Maxi R Line
2017 Golf GTD saloon
2008 VW EOS 2.0 TFSi

[Murt]

Engine is now ready to install, and fit Oil filter and remote cooler, sounds awesome

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1966 VW Beetle ‘Jules’
1967 Kombi Splitscreen ‘Barney’
2018 VW Caddy Maxi R Line
2017 Golf GTD saloon
2008 VW EOS 2.0 TFSi

[k@rlos]

[Murt]

I'm not any further forward on my Engine.
As the Photos tell, Got the Engine loaded up at the builders, and set off on the 150 mile journey Got about 70 miles, and the engine on my Van just let go. Straight into limp mode, and flashing engine heater coil light on the dash !! Called AA ( Automobile Association) They plugged the car in, and Injector 3 had decided to go on permanent holiday Not Good news as an injector on it's own is nearly $600. AA guy towed me a spell, then had to leave me to be collected by a colleague, as I was just outside his area of operations
Oh well the T1 Engine is safe and sound ready to be installed, once I've shelled out the $1k+ to get my Caddy Van repaired, ain't life just dandy

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1966 VW Beetle ‘Jules’
1967 Kombi Splitscreen ‘Barney’
2018 VW Caddy Maxi R Line
2017 Golf GTD saloon
2008 VW EOS 2.0 TFSi

[k@rlos]

Oh no, that’s not good., Is that at Martlesham? At least you could have a nice & greasy KFC

[Murt]

Yep
First AA Guy said he couldn't go the last 19 miles, as was out of his area, so dropped me at Martlesham
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1966 VW Beetle ‘Jules’
1967 Kombi Splitscreen ‘Barney’
2018 VW Caddy Maxi R Line
2017 Golf GTD saloon
2008 VW EOS 2.0 TFSi

[Murt]

So
Nearly a year on
And Covid 19 is affecting the whole world
I haven't had a chance to do anything for some time, but this has given an opportunity to possibly finish the Engine, and do some other stuff.

The last few weeks have been awful over here. My wife and I had our Flights to New Orleans booked for nearly a year and due to fly out 4th May. !!

Doesn't look like that will happen now ? we had planned a holiday of a Lifetime, driving from New Orleans to Baton Rouge, then on to Vicksburg for a couple of days, then on to see Elvis up at Gracelands , a trip down to Montgomery, then on to Mobile, and finally back to New Orleans.

Anyway, I'll start of the build record by photos
Starting with Engine out, Clearance Bell-housing and other work associated with it

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1966 VW Beetle ‘Jules’
1967 Kombi Splitscreen ‘Barney’
2018 VW Caddy Maxi R Line
2017 Golf GTD saloon
2008 VW EOS 2.0 TFSi

[nsracing]

I love that lift man! I am looking for one - found two in Ohio but this Corona is keeping me from my joys.

Engine is looking nice. I will do that setup for bus engine but not for a TypeI. But a very nice engine indeed.

[Murt]

Rear Valance is shot, plenty of bondo from PO
New one on order, need it to be removable for future work

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1966 VW Beetle ‘Jules’
1967 Kombi Splitscreen ‘Barney’
2018 VW Caddy Maxi R Line
2017 Golf GTD saloon
2008 VW EOS 2.0 TFSi

[Murt]

Engine bay requires a fair bit of work now, as we want to be able to install engine seals correctly, and fit Zeus clips and bolting arrangement for the removable valance. Also found some cancer starting that’s getting bare metalled, and cured

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1966 VW Beetle ‘Jules’
1967 Kombi Splitscreen ‘Barney’
2018 VW Caddy Maxi R Line
2017 Golf GTD saloon
2008 VW EOS 2.0 TFSi

[fl59bug]

Very sorry to hear about the cancelled vacation. I hope we get out of this lockdown soon and everyone stays healthy and life can resume.

That is a very nice looking engine, and clean car it is going into!

[Murt]

Thanks fl59Bug
We’re absolutely gutted of course 😩
I’m working at a Nuke Plant over here, we have quite a few Americans on the team. They are still here by the way 😩
I’ve heard so much about the South, and we had loads of things we wanted to see, but hoping both the USA and the UK come out of this better and stronger.
As I said the only good thing to happen from this is actually getting the time to get the Bug worked on 😆😆
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1966 VW Beetle ‘Jules’
1967 Kombi Splitscreen ‘Barney’
2018 VW Caddy Maxi R Line
2017 Golf GTD saloon
2008 VW EOS 2.0 TFSi

[owdlvr]

[Murt]

Hi Dave
They are Custom UK made plates that allow carbs to be turned to face inwards, ideally suit Porsche style fanshrouds where access is limited in the engine bay. Makes tuning and adjustment of carbs much easier, comes with the Hardware, and they were £50.00p a pair
Dan Simpson built my Engine, and he stocks these, look for his website.
I know He does a lot of work with US suppliers, certainly Mofoco. I’m sure he’ll ship ? Or point you in the right direction
Cheers
Another Dave 😆
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1966 VW Beetle ‘Jules’
1967 Kombi Splitscreen ‘Barney’
2018 VW Caddy Maxi R Line
2017 Golf GTD saloon
2008 VW EOS 2.0 TFSi

[owdlvr]

Thanks Dave!

Found 'em. Fifty quid, none in stock at the moment
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