Type4 Newbie wants to build one..?..., Scary or dive in!? Options

[2mAn]

Hey Everyone,

Been considering buying a Type4 "kit" and building one up from scratch. I recall theres a book thats been suggested to use, and wanted to know what you guys think.

I have contemplating doing this for a while now and figured I would see what you guys think. This would be a side project with no definitely timeline as the engine currently has no home and would be a problem for future me.

So, what do you think? Any suggested books, tools, etc that are "must-haves" ?

Thanks!
-Simon

[2mAn]

I had been trying to source a 1.7 case that someone here linked in the classifieds to use as a base for something less radical, but thought this would be something that has all the main items available... the 1.7 case is cheap enough that if its a good case to build off of, I could still consider that in addition to this "kit"

My understanding is that older SCAT parts are good quality and the stroker crank seems like it alone makes this a decent kit to start off with .

@mgphoto I've assembled a few Watercooled VW motors years ago... I was in the process of building an Alfa Romeo Twin Cam but sold prior to final assembly.

@superhawk996 is this because of the 103mm BORE? I was originally anticipating a 98mm max bore originally, as that seemed to be the max safe size though Ive seen others fo 103mm also.

I have always wanted to do the 'deep dive' and do the full blueprinting & balancing, hence why this feels like a good opportunity to build something fun that I could take my time with and do it right.