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by mikereader
04 Nov 2021, 22:35
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: fitting a 2ltr Aircooled engine into a 1600 Aircooled van
Replies: 6
Views: 820

Re: fitting a 2ltr Aircooled engine into a 1600 Aircooled van

the 'gate' hanging off the front won't help fuel economy or the handling  :shock: HI aidan, I understand what you are saying, but I personally like the look of the bull bars and they also protect my body kit and add a contrast to the yellow. The photo was taken when it was on display at Vanfest in ...
by mikereader
24 Oct 2021, 16:50
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: fitting a 2ltr Aircooled engine into a 1600 Aircooled van
Replies: 6
Views: 820

Re: fitting a 2ltr Aircooled engine into a 1600 Aircooled van

Hi Aidan,  Sorrry for the late reply (been busy sorting other things out), anyway thank you for the information regarding the drive shaft and gearing. I am not ready to do this right at this moment but I have your details and when I am ready I will contact you regarding the shaft ect. Regarding the ...
by mikereader
18 Oct 2021, 12:55
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: fitting a 2ltr Aircooled engine into a 1600 Aircooled van
Replies: 6
Views: 820

fitting a 2ltr Aircooled engine into a 1600 Aircooled van

Hi,  I am hoping someone may have done this in the past. I am just getting back into my 2 vans ( 1976 2ltr bay window & 1980 air-cooled type 25) after a lay of for many years (for various reasons) sitting in my double garage.          I have a 1980 air-cooled 1600 van which over the years I have...