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drbacklash
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 Posted: Sat May 28, 2016 6:08 pm Post subject: Cost to rebuild a 1600 DP |
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Back in 1984, I rebuilt the 1600 DP on my 1974 Bug. I can't remember too much about it now other than the case needed no machine work and I bought the largest jugs I could bolt on. It turned out ok for an amatuer like me who has pretty good mechanical skills.
I just finished a restoration of a 1971 SB convertible but did nothing to the 1500 in it. Other than a small oil leak, it runs fine. I have a spare 1600 DP sitting around gathering dust. My question is this, if I were to decide to rebuild this engine to have as a spare, approximately what would the parts cost and would they be quality parts? I read a lot about the lack of quality parts available today. I also know there can be no exact cost until all the problems have been found. Assuming normal machining and replacing jugs, pistons, crank and cam and rods, what would be a reasonable range of costs I could expect? I will compare that figure to the cost of one already rebuilt and go from there. I would enjoy rebuilding another engine, I think. |
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bomberbob
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| Posted: Sat May 28, 2016 6:40 pm Post subject: Re: Cost to rebuild a 1600 DP |
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I had my 1500/1600 rebuilt by a local machine shop in December. Align-bored, new bearings, rings, they put the bottom end together, I just got the jugs and heads installed today. They also did a valve job on the heads.
$1200.00. I won't take anything there again. The old machinist told me he hadn't done an air cooled VW in 30 years. Rods were installed upside down on one side, so I had to take it back and get that fixed.
I guess shop around. Ask questions. Lots of questions.
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drbacklash
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| Posted: Sat May 28, 2016 7:05 pm Post subject: Re: Cost to rebuild a 1600 DP |
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| I live in a rural area on the coast of NC and don't have access to any machine shops that can handle this engine. Closest possibilities are 30-40 miles away. $1200 doesn't seem too bad as long as the work was done right. |
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cletus_zuber
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| Posted: Sat May 28, 2016 7:17 pm Post subject: Re: Cost to rebuild a 1600 DP |
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| drbacklash wrote: |
Back in 1984, I rebuilt the 1600 DP on my 1974 Bug. I can't remember too much about it now other than the case needed no machine work and I bought the largest jugs I could bolt on. It turned out ok for an amatuer like me who has pretty good mechanical skills.
I would enjoy rebuilding another engine, I think. |
Wow memories, i rebuilt one in 1986, living room ground floor apartment in Dallas Texas, almost all new parts, case was line bored. Machinist told me to do what the book says and take your time. car was a daily until 1999. I remember nothing about the cost.
New parts and quality, will a SCAT crank crack? will EMPI lifters or whatever not be in spec? China pistons and cyls seem to have a decent reputation around here.
I would enjoy, I think, building my fairly new 1600 into a 1776...I think...
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drbacklash
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| Posted: Sat May 28, 2016 7:41 pm Post subject: Re: Cost to rebuild a 1600 DP |
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| I do remember getting my finger stuck in one of the oil pressure relief holes. Lubricated the bottom of the hole and pushed the piston with my finger and couldn't get it out. Couldn't turn my finger without the threads cutting my finger. Finally rolled the engine over enough to get the oil in the bottom to reach my finger and I could turn it until it came out. My wife still laughs about that. |
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williamM
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| Posted: Sat May 28, 2016 9:07 pm Post subject: Re: Cost to rebuild a 1600 DP |
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| drbacklash wrote: |
| I do remember getting my finger stuck in one of the oil pressure relief holes. Lubricated the bottom of the hole and pushed the piston with my finger and couldn't get it out. Couldn't turn my finger without the threads cutting my finger. Finally rolled the engine over enough to get the oil in the bottom to reach my finger and I could turn it until it came out. My wife still laughs about that. |
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