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Posted: **Sat Feb 14, 2009 9:46 pm**

Anyone know where i can find an Aircooled 4 cylinder VW engine in perth? im hoping for sub $150..

Posted: **Sat Feb 14, 2009 10:10 pm**

What capacity, condition etc?
You have a dead one that needs replacing?

Posted: **Sat Feb 14, 2009 10:26 pm**

Actually i am making a buggy like Dave's So it has to be running, capacity doesnt really matter, running is good, preferably not using oil

Posted: **Sun Feb 15, 2009 12:53 pm**

Dave's was running (I think....just carby issues maybe), he might still have it.

Posted: **Sun Feb 15, 2009 3:00 pm**

AndrewT wrote:Dave's was running (I think....just carby issues maybe), he might still have it.

Negative, I scored his old engine for my buggy.

Might be worth checking out http://www.aussieveedubbers.com or http://www.sandscene.com.au

Posted: **Sun Feb 15, 2009 5:36 pm**

yea ive been speaking to dave and he reckons he can scrounge one up for me..

Posted: **Fri Feb 20, 2009 9:56 pm**

ive dug one up, i got sick of waiting... I picked up a VW superbug for $400, running gear is fine clutch fine gearbox fine, jsut the body has a fair bit of rust, but i dont want it for the body, it is fixable but no point.

Posted: **Sat Feb 21, 2009 1:13 pm**

Good stuff...
Superbug, does that have swingaxle or IRS box?
Will have to get the buggies together for a run when they are all done.

Posted: **Sat Feb 21, 2009 2:48 pm**

Pity you're in WA - there is one at the wreckers at the moment in North of Melbourne.. its 1600.
Cheers
AP

Posted: **Sat Feb 21, 2009 5:45 pm**

gx_rex wrote:Good stuff...
Superbug, does that have swingaxle or IRS box?
Will have to get the buggies together for a run when they are all done.

my main problem is i dont have a car trailer.. and i also dont like pulling a trailer on my lib.

Posted: **Sat Feb 21, 2009 6:18 pm**

superbug are IRS gearboxes.
what year is it?

Posted: **Sat Feb 21, 2009 6:45 pm**

its a 1972

Posted: **Sun Feb 22, 2009 11:42 am**

awesome platform
use the floorpan and make a frame around it

dave

Posted: **Sun Feb 22, 2009 5:35 pm**

Baja bug! Put an EJ in it, lift it, chop the front and back and have a stinger-type exhaust. A fuel injector and spark plug for that flaming effect... ahahaha

Posted: **Sun Feb 22, 2009 5:35 pm**

yea thats what i plan on dave, its got some nice tyres on it too, they are rather meaty 205's