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Posted by: Bruce Allert Jul 11 2005, 10:19 PM

"Throw a bug engine in there, it will be way cheaper, or find a bus motor, its the same thing."

I guess I should've known I'd get some answers like this, but at least I got a responce

I posted this request with the thought that there might be someone out there with an engine laying around, in the way, that they'd like to get outta their garage.

I dunno, guess I'm grasping at straws

.........b

Posted by: SLITS Jul 11 2005, 10:22 PM

We'll start with:

1. What do you need?

2. What can you use?

3. What do you want?

Posted by: Brad Roberts Jul 11 2005, 10:25 PM

Ha ha.. I just received this the other day and thought I would share it.



B

Posted by: nebreitling Jul 11 2005, 10:27 PM

classic!

Posted by: Brad Roberts Jul 11 2005, 10:28 PM

I purposely posted his email address so we could all show him how much we dont suck..LOL

Bruce,

Watcha trying to do ?


B

Posted by: McMark Jul 11 2005, 10:29 PM

I've got a 1.8 without FI if you're interested.

Posted by: boxstr Jul 11 2005, 10:44 PM

Bruce I still have another 2.0 at CAMP.
Let em know if interested.
CCLINCAMPERATLARGE

Posted by: SpecialK Jul 12 2005, 04:05 AM

Buy one, get two free!

Don't bother with 'valve adjustments', at this price just tear it out and throw a new one in!

[should have never looked at TypeI parts, even as a joke....just re-realized how bad we get screwed on TypeIV parts. ]


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Posted by: jwalters Jul 12 2005, 07:19 AM

Damn Miles--they really DO hate horses....fucking weird shit man--

Posted by: tat2dphreak Jul 12 2005, 07:24 AM

you can get a V8 engine cheap.... the conversion might bend you over though...

Posted by: Bruce Allert Jul 12 2005, 07:37 AM

In answer to all the questions like;

What do I want, need, can use, want to do...

if it's free (another straw grasp)
if it's cheap $300 or less (Can't even afford that)
can use anything cept the vw (I guess)


I'd just like to get it on the road, drive it... I'm afraid if I let it set too much longer I'll fergit how it all goes back together not really but...

Went into the shop yesterday & looked at all the parts laying on the floor & thought, "geeze, will I ever see this stuff where it belongs again (soon)?

I'll call Craig & see what he's got up his sleeve & Kevin (rhodyguy) just said Jon was parting a car with a 2.0 so we'll see what happens.

thanks for the well wishes guys. Yer always there for us.

..........b

Posted by: Bleyseng Jul 12 2005, 07:46 AM

Doesn't Kevin have a 2056 sitting there?

Posted by: rhodyguy Jul 12 2005, 07:51 AM

gonna keep rubbing it in aren't cha you wannabe? go build YOUR motor or something.

k

Posted by: Bleyseng Jul 12 2005, 08:01 AM

Hey, I worked on the Westy all day Sunday and stopped the terminal oil leaks!

And the sensors for the oil pressure and temp gauges and the CHT gauge.
Wow, this thing gets up to 350 Degrees when ya push it quickly!! Oil hits 220 degrees on the freeway at 70 mph, 185-190 at 65!


Blair comes back next week so we will put the 914 back together then.

How is the BBQ coming?? I guess I'll have to just drive down as I want to see the mystery motor.......

Posted by: rhodyguy Jul 12 2005, 08:08 AM

sent ya a pm. all those low wages you paid blair will come back to haunt you now! . "sure dad, $60 an hour".

k

Posted by: dmenche914 Jul 12 2005, 01:07 PM

A later VW bus Type IV engien would fit. Depends on how cheap you want the motor. Do you need a complete motor, with cooling, FI, etc... or just a long block?

Posted by: DNHunt Jul 12 2005, 01:54 PM

Hey Bruce

If you are still in need in a month I can let you run the engine that's in my car now.
I have to finish Jake's kit first but, when I'm done the old one will just be sitting. Runs good but valve guides are toast. I don't want to sell it but you can borrow it to get Punkin on the road again for fall.

Dave

Posted by: Mueller Jul 12 2005, 01:59 PM

I have a good 1.8* with no heads.....$100 plus shipping

*new pushrod seals, bottom end has approx. 10K miles on it

Posted by: Bruce Allert Jul 12 2005, 02:35 PM

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dmenche914 Posted on Jul 12 2005, 12:07 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A later VW bus Type IV engien would fit. Depends on how cheap you want the motor. Do you need a complete motor, with cooling, FI, etc... or just a long block?

I have the FI for a 2.0 and tin for 1.7 & 2.0. I just sold the 1.7 Brain. I'd like a complete one but can do with one w/o HE's, FI, press. reg... stuff like that.

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DNHunt Posted on Jul 12 2005, 12:54 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hey Bruce If you are still in need in a month I can let you run the engine that's in my car now. I have to finish Jake's kit first but, when I'm done the old one will just be sitting. Runs good but valve guides are toast. I don't want to sell it but you can borrow it to get Punkin on the road again for fall. Dave

Thanks Dave, but I'd hate for sumpin to happen to it out AXing & that's mostly what I'd like to get it running for. I'll hang tough & one will appear..... somewhere

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Mueller Posted on Jul 12 2005, 12:59 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have a good 1.8* with no heads.....$100 plus shipping *new pushrod seals, bottom end has approx. 10K miles on it

Thanks Mike, would 2.0 heads work on that? Prolly not, eh? Then there'd be the search for FI cuz 1.7 or 2.0 wouldn't fit either.

Shoots man, sounds like I'm too picky.. I'm sorry

......b

Posted by: McMark Jul 12 2005, 03:13 PM

I have a free 1.8 still. Just like I mentioned above. No FI, but everything else is yours.

Posted by: Mueller Jul 12 2005, 03:17 PM

QUOTE

Thanks Mike, would 2.0 heads work on that? Prolly not, eh? Then there'd be the search for FI cuz 1.7 or 2.0 wouldn't fit either

actually, the 1.8 motor currently has very nice fresh 2.0 heads on it (about 50 miles on the rebuild of the heads)

Posted by: Bruce Allert Jul 12 2005, 05:04 PM

QUOTE (McMark @ Jul 12 2005, 02:13 PM)

I have a free 1.8 still. Just like I mentioned above. No FI, but everything else is yours.

So, will the 2.0 FI work on the 1.8? ECU & all. Shoots, I got all the stuff if it will! I can't understand why it wouldn't.

Sounds too good to pass up Mark. Mikes sounds good too what with the fresh heads & all. Might have to make a road trip!

......b

Posted by: McMark Jul 12 2005, 05:14 PM

Lower the fuel pressure on the 2.0 FI and it should work well enough. I'm happy to get rid of another "lawn ornament".

Posted by: jonwatts Jul 12 2005, 05:18 PM

QUOTE (Mueller @ Jul 12 2005, 02:17 PM)

actually, the 1.8 motor currently has very nice fresh 2.0 heads on it (about 50 miles on the rebuild of the heads)

Are those my heads?

Those were good heads, I don't care what Brad said. I can't believe I took your crappy 2.0 heads (plus cash) in trade for those.

Posted by: Bruce Allert Jul 12 2005, 05:54 PM

ah oh! see what I started!

Mark, does it (did it) run good? This is getting tempting

Mike, is that $100 price with the heads?

Shit, yer both in (basically) the same area... may as well get both right? 10 hour drive & Kevin needs a hood from Jon......

Posted by: McMark Jul 12 2005, 05:59 PM

I never heard it run. I would expect it to run fine. Not forever, but a good stop-gap. It turns over fine, so there's no issues there. If I get motivated I'll hook a trans & starter up and check the compression.