VW Engine Barn Find 101

VW Bruce is back with a "barn find" #aircooled engine, and he's excited! This episode covers the basics in what to look for when buying a USED engine. Do you have a "complete engine"? Where is the engine serial number? What year is it? He covers all that, including various hyper-links to research Serial Numbers, and what parts he'll need to get the thing running!

SERIAL Number LINKS below ...

JBUGS -- https://www.jbugs.com/VW-Tech-Article...

Lightner -- https://www.lightner.net/ybdb/serno.html

The Samba -- https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/...

Cool Air VW -- https://www.coolairvw.co.uk/vw-info/b...

Club VW -- https://www.clubvw.org.au/vwreference...

Parts Emporium -- https://www.partsemporium.co.uk/Engin...

SERIAL # REVEALS: Low Letter Code "AE" + Dual Ports = 1971
Engine Size 1600
Years Offered 1971-1973
Simple Exhaust Setup
Simple Air Cleaner
Simple Carburetor
Less Smog Stuff

‪@JBugsVWParts‬ :
Solex Carb Pict 34-3
EMPI Air Cleaner #9121
Fuel Pump #113127025D
Generator Brushes # 119025SE
Dual Port Intake ManifoldInstall Kit 3412
Bosch Spark Plugs (4)
Muffler, Tailpipes, Install Kit #113251163D
12volt Starter Motor #sr15nec

‪@WolfsburgWestTV‬
Valve Cover Gaskets #113101481F
Oil Strainer Gaskets #113198031
Distributor Cap #113905207c
Distributor Rotor #043905225

AMAZON:
Bosch Spark Plug Wires

ZALEX:
Zalex Starter 1/2 Ring Adapter
Zalex Control Box

#vintage #1600DualPort