Engine - General

Engine - General

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General:

Engine Displacement by Robert Kuhn

The 40 hp "bastard" engine by Clara Williams

Engine Tin Swaps by Karl von Salzen

Crankcase:

Air Cooled Vanagon Crankcase Parting Line Fastener List by Tom Young

Splitting the Type IV Case by John Anderson

1972-1979 Type IV Crankcases and Swap Considerations by Mike Gensler and John Anderson

Vanagon 1600cc Crankcase Description by Brian Verbeek

Engine Case Sealants by Jim Thompson, John Anderson, and Richard T. Perry

How to Inspect a Used VW Engine Case by Dave Easterwood

Cylinder Heads:

Spark Plug Hole Rethreading by Barb and Eric

Cylinder Head Ports by Karl von Salzen

Engine Diagnosis:

Engine Pinging by David Schwarze

Diagnosing Engine Trouble by David Schwarze

Engine Test Stand by Dale Mueller

Engine Dolly Plans (.PDF) by John Hartranft

Engine Diagnosis Tips by Michelle (LaRose Racing)

Leak Down Test by Dennis Haynes

Tan Foamy Sludge on Oil Cap by Dean Aukes

Engine/Motor Mounts:

Rear Motor Mount Replacement ('72-'79 Type 2) by Dennis Jolliffe (a.k.a. Denmeister) and David Schwarze

Engine Rebuild:

Compression Ratio Calculator (Excel Spreadsheet) by Dale Mueller and Ron Van Ness

Compression Ratio & Compression by Ron Van Ness

Compression Ratio Shims and Spacers by Jason Black

Engine Break-in by Joe Fournier

Engine Rebuilding and Tuning Articles by Bob Donalds, Boston Engine

1600cc Rebuild Parts Check List by Ron Van Ness

A First Timer's 1600cc Engine Rebuild Notes by Ron Van Ness

Type IV Gasket Set Contents by Richard Atwell

Engine Removal:

Beetle Engine Removal by Robert Kuhn

Engine & Transmission Removal (Type IV Engine) by Sean Bartnik

Flywheel:

Flywheel Swap ('72-'79 Type 2) by Jim Thompson

Flywheel Bolts by Karl von Salzen

Lifters, Pushrods, tubes and seals:

Hydraulic Lifters & Type IV Pushrod Tube Seals by John Anderson

Hydraulic Lifter Adjustment by Mike Benthin

Leaky Pushrod Tubes by Sean Bartnik

Pistons and Cylinders:

Pistons and Cylinders by Al Brase