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VW 1600 Aircooled Engine DIY Rebuild (Slideshow)

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Uploaded by on Aug 26, 2007

Some snaps taken during my last rebuild in 2006. Case, crank, pistons, barrels and heads were all good to go again. Camshaft, tappets, oil pump and all bearings were replaced. The tinware and ancilliaries were cleaned, detailed and/or repainted.

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  • GREAT JOB!!!CONGRATS FROM BRAZIL.

  • @fonsecafh Thanks my friend, this engine is still running strong!

  • Hola, el motor de mi escarabajo tiene un problema: he cambiado la retenedora varias veces y al momento de prenderlo comienza al votar aceite por esa retenedora. El cigueñal está bien ajustado. Me podrias ayudar a solucionar este problema?

  • @1821Arturo Hola! Los siento, me Espanol es muy poco! I think you say that you have a problem with an oil leak from the main crank seal. I have had this problem in the past. Ensure the crank end float is set correctly & the full crankcase ventilation system is in place. Check that the crank seal face is smooth and not worn and be sure to fit the seal square and fully home (there is a tool for this). If all this is OK, it may be just poor quality seals - German ones are best.

  • Do these air cooled engines seem to last longer if you use synthetic oil?

  • @kenzo5716 Synthetic oil is a waste of money in these engines. The oil service interval is 3000 miles (4800km) due to the lack of any proper filtration, also it is said that synthetics do not transfer heat as effectively as good mineral oils - bad news in what is essentially an oil cooled engine.

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  • @bashue69 Sorry mate, don't understand what you're talking about.

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  • @enpeemac Yes, that's what he mean's. I agree whith you.

  • i want to get one of these boxter engines to put it in my go kart/buggy... how much should i pay for one in good conditions?

  • @bashue69 v8s may be powerful but they lack in fuel effentciny

  • @bashue lol look at how he spelled American "amercan" fucking idiot.

  • @bashue69 american motors r garbage

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