The 1966 VW Beetle Forum

While disassembling my engine, I was very happy to find that there are still "original" cross hatch marking faintly visible! The odometer indicates 59K miles, but I don't know if it even works....only assuming.... Now...this morning when I was starting to clean one of the pistons, I see on...

Been doing some research on rebuilding my original engine. I really want to keep the 1300 but can't seem to find replacement pistons and cylinders. Am I correct that the 1200 has the same bore (77mm I believe) but that the pistons have different wrist pins? Does anyone sell over-size pistons for thi...

Just wanted to say hello! Picked up a '66 beetle and brought it home yesterday after work on a trailer. She's in kind of rough shape, with rust having taken the rocker, portions of the pan, and most of the heater channels but well work saving. I am just finishing up resurrecting a '81 rabbit pick-up...