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diederick 21:38:05 Fri Oct 1 2004 |
I drive a 1967 VW bug 1500. I have read several websites from people like steve who did the job. And I am thinking about doing it myself too, although I have no experience with engines etc. I am looking at a 2.1l DJ 112bhp right now, it's up for sale 300 euro, is this reasonable? Furthermore, what is there to be done? Bolt in the engine, using a Type 4 flywheel. Putting all the cables in place. Placing a radiator in the front of the bug. And what and how many pipes run down to the back then? What else should I know or is there to be done? Please lemme know! Cheers! |
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zenjoe 14:49:46 Tue Oct 5 2004 |
You will need 2 coolant lines running to the front of your car, one "hot" line and the "cold" return line. I used 1.5 inch copper tubing and soldered up all the bends and connections. As I understand, you will need that type 4 flywheel, clutch and pressure plate. |
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deutschmeister 20:50:33 Mon Apr 17 2006 |
I'm a tech working for VW and used to work on old VW's. I remember bolting a beetle bellhousing to a DG/DJ engine but didn't know about the type4 flywheel bit. Would that be the 2.0 AirCooled flywheel? If so, is it type4 specific? This is the only bit I need to know, mating the engine to beetle box and the flywheel/clutch type! The pipework can be fabricated. Any help would be appreciated as my bug shell's going for blasting/painting soon and I'd like to get the engine side underway but need to be sure I can get hold of the parts to do it. Cheers. BTW: 300 Euros!!! Sounds good to me. I'm paying £1300 for a remtec DJ unit. |
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BrockGrimes 05:18:52 Sun Dec 30 2007 |
I'm interested and need tons of info. Thanks |
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ambrosia 20:51:08 Wed Jan 9 2008 |
I have just completed my 1.9 wbx into a 72 bug. Have a look on this forum for more details. http://www.volkszone.co.uk/VZi/showthread.php?t=353775 The engine is the easy part, the cooling system is the real challenge 
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BrockGrimes 07:13:17 Sat Jan 12 2008 |
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ambrosia 20:14:10 Mon Feb 11 2008 |
Had some oil pressure problems resulting from a blocked oil pickup. Just completed a full rebuild and have got it running. Before, it was fantastic to drive, loads of torque, great engine purrr and a roar when the carbs opened up. Be glad to get it run in, again 
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