Engine

Fanie · Post by **Fanie** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 9:08 pm

I need an engine for my beetle but, the recon engines are 6000 so should i rather just buy a whole second hand beetle ,its like 10000

sergio · Post by **sergio** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 9:17 pm

overhaul ur engine,with the right mechanic,shouldnt cost u more than 3 grand incl parts

Merlin · Post by **Merlin** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 8:00 am

Be very careful with recons...

Drop us a line if you find a builder you're considering going with.

N.

Fanie · Post by **Fanie** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 2:43 pm

Sergio you say"with the right mechanic"Do you Know any?i`ve been making some calls and its seems to be a constant price all round 5500 to 6000.If you can give me the names of some places that can do it for 3000 that will be great

Merlin · Post by **Merlin** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 2:52 pm

Check the cut on the case...

1mm max

Preferably less.

For reference, few of the 'name' builders are decent.

EG: Vee Motors, Beetle Buddies, Remtech, etc. are NOT a good idea.

N.

Post by **IMPI** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 8:46 pm

You should really look into those R3000 rebuilds I helped an older gentleman rebuild his engine and we spent R4500 on machining and parts I donated the labour. I olso get a lot of my parts at dealer prices so You pay R3000 and dont cry if it doesnt last. Used main bearings, oil pumps worn cylinders used pushrod tubes used cam bearings cracked heads etc etc. I can go on But that is me If you can live with constant frustration and aggrevation go cheap.
Armand

sergio · Post by **sergio** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 6:42 am

did my homework with part prices & it all came 2 just below 2500 for parts & i have a good mechanic friend who knows beetle engines like the back of his hands. the rest is labour. karel's motor clinic centurion 0126532657- Anton

sergio · Post by **sergio** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 7:11 am

or maybe my pricing is completely off ??????

Post by **IMPI** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 8:06 pm

Gasket set R 65.00
Rear Main seal R 50.00
Push rod tubes R 120.00
Main bearings R 170.17 I paid R500 for an odd set today
Big end bearings R 40.04
Cam bearings R 73.65
Small end bushes R 57.96
oil pump R 175.00
Valves R 360
Guides R 160
Piston and sleeve kit R1300

Line bore R 450.00 If Youre lucky
Grind crank R 350.00
Resize conrod big end housings R 280.00
fit machine small ends R 160.00
reface cam followers R 120.00
Machine flange main to suit case R 51.30
reface oil pump cover R 67.88
Machine cylinder heads R 500.00
Machine flywheel R75

Total R4626
Now factor in labour
And yes You can leave some parts out! And they will be the next ewakest link Go Figure

MAYBE I SHOULD RAIZE IMPI'S PRICE FURTHER THAN THE R5200 I CURRENTLY CHARGE You also get the tin painted.