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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