Hi guys.
I would like some advice regarding a 1300cc engine fit on a Kombi. Would it be powerful enough to push the load (with 5 adult passengers)?
I am to get one but noticed it has a serious leak...and might not have the time to overhaul before a trip I am to make.you advice will really be appreciated.
1300cc on Kombi!! Please Advice
Hi h-moto.
Thank you for the response. The kombi isnt that old. It should be a 90's product.
Do you mean to say they made them with smaller engines? The body is very intact thus close to full weight expected.
If ther's a link that talks about the specifications on the kombis over he years, I'd be more than glad to visit.
Thank you for the response. The kombi isnt that old. It should be a 90's product.
Do you mean to say they made them with smaller engines? The body is very intact thus close to full weight expected.
If ther's a link that talks about the specifications on the kombis over he years, I'd be more than glad to visit.
Smaller engines only on the very old ones - were talking 1950's to early `60's. They used reduction boxes on the rear which reduced the speed but helped the engine cope with the extra weight.
I didn't think you could get an aircooled engine in a `90's Kombi but I am not knowledgeable on non-US spec models.
On US models, Type 2 models after 1971 used the Type 4 engine and not the Type 1 style engine with the upright fan. On `71 and earlier, you could fit a Type 1 engine but it would need to have a universal case that has a threaded bolt hole below the oil pump. This is because Type 2's used a different system for mounting the engine. They used a brace that is often referred to as a moustache bar. There are kits out there that are designed to eliminate the need for the threaded bolt hole below the oil pump.
Here is a link that shows engine codes and what vehicles they were installed in:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/inf ... etters.php
I didn't think you could get an aircooled engine in a `90's Kombi but I am not knowledgeable on non-US spec models.
On US models, Type 2 models after 1971 used the Type 4 engine and not the Type 1 style engine with the upright fan. On `71 and earlier, you could fit a Type 1 engine but it would need to have a universal case that has a threaded bolt hole below the oil pump. This is because Type 2's used a different system for mounting the engine. They used a brace that is often referred to as a moustache bar. There are kits out there that are designed to eliminate the need for the threaded bolt hole below the oil pump.
Here is a link that shows engine codes and what vehicles they were installed in:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/inf ... etters.php
Hi H-moto.
Thanks once again. Pardon me. I mixed up year of registration of the car and year of manufacture.
Let me have a look at that and revert back. I think i noticed a bar going across the engine, closer to the end, just before the muffler....is that the moustache bar?
Wow, thank you for the codes as well.
With a week to go, I think I can drop and overhaul the engine and benefit from the designed power.... only concern is the possible lack of an opportunity to test the engine and approve for long-distance travel which is the main intention.
Kindly advice. Given my state, what option would you highly consider and why?
Cheers.
Thanks once again. Pardon me. I mixed up year of registration of the car and year of manufacture.
Let me have a look at that and revert back. I think i noticed a bar going across the engine, closer to the end, just before the muffler....is that the moustache bar?
Wow, thank you for the codes as well.
With a week to go, I think I can drop and overhaul the engine and benefit from the designed power.... only concern is the possible lack of an opportunity to test the engine and approve for long-distance travel which is the main intention.
Kindly advice. Given my state, what option would you highly consider and why?
Cheers.
It sound like you found the bar - just in front of the muffler under the crank pulley.
My guess is that your 1300 case does not have the threaded bolt hole near the oil pump. The kit I mentioned has a larger plate that bolts in place of the oil pump cover plate. The mustache bar bolts to this plate. I'm not sure how well that works.
Which way to go is hard to say. Maybe others can chime in with their opinion. If I was going on a long-distance travel, I would want to have time to check other aspects of the vehicle - brakes, trans, front end, etc.
My guess is that your 1300 case does not have the threaded bolt hole near the oil pump. The kit I mentioned has a larger plate that bolts in place of the oil pump cover plate. The mustache bar bolts to this plate. I'm not sure how well that works.
Which way to go is hard to say. Maybe others can chime in with their opinion. If I was going on a long-distance travel, I would want to have time to check other aspects of the vehicle - brakes, trans, front end, etc.