Engine - General
= Contains Images- Engine Displacement by Robert Kuhn
- The 40 hp "bastard" engine by Clara Williams
- Engine Tin Swaps by Karl von Salzen
- 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
- Spark Plug Hole Rethreading by Barb and Eric
- Cylinder Head Ports by Karl von Salzen
- 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
- Rear Motor Mount Replacement ('72-'79 Type 2) by Dennis Jolliffe (a.k.a. Denmeister) and David Schwarze
- 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
- Beetle Engine Removal by Robert Kuhn
- Engine & Transmission Removal (Type IV Engine) by Sean Bartnik
- 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 by Al Brase