RE: [T3] Newbie question

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 15 Apr 2002, at 23:31, Derek Flenniken wrote:

> > Is it possible to use/convert a type 2 engine in a type 3 fastback?
> 
> You can put it in, it will work, and it will run, but it won't last for long. The 
> upright engine will pull up hot air from below and overheat. The type 3 
> air cooling system is different.

> --> Couldn't he use the long block from the bus?  and then all the cooling
> tin and goodies from the fastback?  Of course the oil filler wouldn't
> work... right? unless it is actually a universal case with a block off plate
> or whatever bug/bus people do with that hole.. 

He could, but that brings up a whole different can of worms, as others have 
pointed out.

>From his post I was guessing that he wanted to do a simple transplant. If he 
is willing to do a lot more work, he MIGHT be able to do this.

Potential problems: dipstick/oil filler tube, temp sender boss, rear mount 
crossbar (if after 68), distributor drive gear, etc. This just very quickly gets 
into a level of detail that takes it way beyond a quick & easy swap.

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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