Aircooled VW South Africa

Well, went on a shopping spree the past two days. I can tell you the wife was not impressed. This is what I got.
Front brake pads. R120.
Golf radiator. R300
Radiator hoses. R400
Expansion tank. R150
2x radiator fans. R360
Engine mounts. R140
Facet fuel pump. R200
Steel for cross member. R300
5x assorted colour rattle cans. R200
Fuel line hose 8mm x 2m. R30
Fuel line hose 6mm x 2m. R30
Assorted hose clamps x 18. R70
30 x 6mm dome nuts. R 40.
But at least now I can proceed with my project.

Just a little update. Fitted brake pads and a new speedo cable and detailed two more rims today. So things are coming along. Slowly but surely.

Did the detailing of the last rim today. It took much longer than I thought it would. Now the real job begins. Fitting the 2T Toyota lump will not be easy. But I think I am up for it. Must just clean up the motor a bit first. Will do that tomorrow and post pics of the end result.

Okay. Air ducting done. Motor fitted. Cooling system sorted. Fuel system done. Just a few bits and bobs to sort out like exhaust and wiring, then I can fire her up. About time the old hag comes back to life don't you think.

Good work so far !!

Maybe its me, but I cant see many (any) pics?

Must resize the pics. Will do asap.

A little update with pics.

If I were a fan of water cooled motors in air-cooled cars that would look great Just pulling your leg, its looking great well done!!!

I like them 40 Delortos ! The install is looking good bru !

Pardon my ignorance, but I dont know the Toyota 2T engine... is it a 2l? like a 3y?

Some day I will own a proper aircooled. The bus is standing at my place with a blown 2L. Will post pics of it. Just waiting for the owner to make up his mind.@ Golfmad. No this one is stroked to 1800 with a 3T crank and lots of other mods. Claims of 200 Bhp was made by previous owner but that sounds a bit far fetched to me.

I like it! Must sund nice as wel???

I started the engine on the ground and it sounded nice, but that was without an exhaust. Will be fitting exhaust this week-end. Think I will run at least a 60mm pipe through an eagle performance box. This thing will be loud!

Fcuk, I hate this weather. Rain and welding don't go together to well. But like some-one once said. The show must go on. Will just put a tarp over the tailgate and proceed!

Despite the bad wheather( which later cleared up) I managed to finish the exhaust system.( Did I mention it helps to have a son that has done a welding course?) Not that I am totally helpless with a welder,but it is much more convenient! So I can wire her up and get the old lady started. Sorry no pics as the camera died on me.

Looks like Toyota's interesting pushrod 1600/1800 engine from the 70's? They used a very clever and unusual cam/pushrod arrangement to make possible a true crossflow semi-hemi cylinder head.

That engine actually looks more compact (not as high), and nicer looking than the very tall/thin Golf engines...