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Hi i'm a new member Mark Shears, I've got a early 71 bay that came with a spare engine. But its a type 3 1600 engine. Is this any good for a camper. i know it needs the dip stick & oil sender taped out, also it must have the camper tin ware put on. can any one help. thanks

Hi Mark
I am not a mechanic but have asked around and told alsorts of things from no support beam under the engine and oil cooler ?
Give Stewart a call on Volksdoc number on our web page

Regards B

I have found out that the oil cooler studs are 6mm & not 8mm. just need to tap it out to take the 8mm studs. Apart from that & the other bits that i know needs to be done thats it. I will try to sort out my oil leak first as it my be easier. And thanks Brian

I've now got the engine in the van, still got to put carb and exhaust on it yet. "The rain stopped play" But all seems well.
The type 3 engine does have the bolts for the support beam so no problems there. Should be up and running soon.

Thanks
Mark

Mark have you checked out earlybay.com ??? great site for low lighters like yourself.... Cool

yes mate i have had a look on there before.
I have the engine running now. The only thing that took some time was the firing orders different. i think at TDC the first spark is on no.3 & not no. 1. Very Happy