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On 9 Oct 2002, at 18:01, dennis perusse wrote: > Here's a question for you. Now my engine which is a bonstock 1600cc needs > to be replaced. The type of engine would either be another bonestock 1600 or > maybe even a 1776 but I am unsure about it since their are questions that I > have about it in terms of hardware. No one cares as much about your car as you do, so you are much better off doing the studying and learning and doing yourself. There's lots of advice to be had here on this list. Buy the Bentley manual: Volkswagen Official Service Manual Type 3 Fastback and Squareback 1968-1973 published by Robert Bentley, Cambridge, Mass, 1974 ISBN 0-8376-0057-X / LPV 997 383 / VSQU (excellent book, complete and well written) And the Fisher book: How to Hotrod Volkswagen Engines by Bill Fisher published by H. P. Books, Tucson, AZ, 1970 ISBN 0-912656-03-4 (excellent book, well written and researched) This last one has lots of good advice on things to do, and NOT to do, even for someone doing a stock rebuild. Read the relevant sections of each and ask questions until you understand them. > 1. If I get a 1776 cc engine, can I use my original fuel system provided that > it is in still good working order. My car is Fuel Injected and I plan on > keeping it that way. I recommend that you at least start with a stock rebuild. You will make some mistakes with your first try and there's no point in making them with expensive parts. There are also a lot of pitfalls with the small displacement upgrades that you want to avoid. > 2. Do most engine rebuild companies give you a choice of hydraulic lifters or > do they just put the mechanical lifters in. (perferably hydraulic lifters for > me) Stick to stock. You will be happier in the long run. I'm not convinced that the hydraulic lifters for our cars are reliable. Most people who buy rebuilds from the commercial companys end up back here complaining about the poor workmanship. If you do it yourself you do the quality control and you know who to talk to if you have a problem. If you're really sure you'll be wanting a second engine, start accumulating parts now and get a second engine ready while you're still driving the old one. That will minimize your down time. - ******************************* Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, Wisconsin, USA ******************************* ------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <type3-off@vwtype3.org> For more help, see http://vwtype3.org/list/