CT Engine Restoration

[pmulcahy]

Ive heard that the CT engine is the same as a beetle engine with the only difference being the "bore stroke"? If this is true i might to start to restore my engine using "Bug me" dvd instruction. How ever need to check with the experts first..

[dekker]

Hi, I'm no expert but rebuilt my CT engine last year and used a Beetle engine 'How to' DVD. The top end is the same as a beetle and you can use beetle heads/barrels/pistons etc, I did. The bottom end (crankshaft) is also the same as a bettle I think but not 100% sure about this as didn't buy new for mine. The crankcase is definately unique to the CT, which is a bugger as they often have cracks in the main bearing housing rendering them scrap. Mine was like this although seemed to be running OK until a head cracked.
Good news is that they are very easy to remove and work on and bits are cheap. If you can afford to then take the engine out to 1776 and fit twin carbs. I did with mine and it is just sooooooooo much nicer to drive, better than the 2l Bay we used to have.

Good luck, D

[pmulcahy]

I love to up the power a bit, bit as im a novice i dont wanna take on too much and plus i need to be shown how!

[pmulcahy]

Urgh need to get the engine to another garage. Any one know at what point, if any you can strip it down to a two man lift? or even just enough for me to lift it into the car boot. I dont have big "guns" either.

[dugcati]

if you can get it out of the van using a hoist I can vouch for the engine complete (minus gearbox) including the mounting bar easily fitting into the back of a Rover 220D.....




They are a doable 2 man lift

[pmulcahy]

I normally drop it out the bottom onto a dolley using jacks. I dont have a hoist so ill have to get another person.

[dugcati]

2 man lift into a car could be interesting - I would suggest more a 3 man - getting out once in could prove pretty hard going....

[pmulcahy]

*Update*

Once id stripped all the tinware and exhaust it was quite light and lifted in easily by two men.

[dugcati]

oh top stuff

update us on the progress of the rebuild and what parts/fun you come across

[pmulcahy]

Well this is the engine at my house, this stool wil have to make do as an engine stand. Im a little worried cos its a CT (parts etc) but Remtec have
said they will supply parts as its similar to a beetle engine, so seals, and gaskets may not be a prob. I already have all the new exhaust parts apart from two. (expensive on just campers). Hopefully there isnt too much wear inside.

[Therunner]

Looks a lot cleaner than the 2 replacements we bought!!! Good luck, hope there's no hidden nasties!

Melvin

[pmulcahy]

Any one know what torque this bad boy has? cos i cant get it off (The fan hub nut)

[Grun]

Any one know what torque this bad boy has? cos i cant get it off (The fan hub nut)

Probably about 40 or 50 lbs/ft......... my Aircooled books are for earlier versions of the 1600 engines, but quote around those figures for the crankshaft pulley bolt which is in the same position, (screwed into the crankshaft end at that point).
You need to secure the engine and the 'fan hub'. (IIRC there is a locking device available, which engages the teeth on the flywheel and secures it to the crankcase, thus preventing crankshaft movement).
Apply plenty of 'welly' to a suitable socket and 'T' bar and then (if necessary) wack the 'T' bar (close to the socket end) with an FBH while maintaining the 'welly'.
Sorry about the technical language, but you get the idea, shock it loose, but do make sure everything is nice and solid to prevent movement of the engine and crankshaft avoiding further damage.
Mike

[VWCamperfan]

The torque setting for that is the same as the rear hub nut... 350Nm or 258 lbf/ft... Thats why it won't come undone!

[pmulcahy]

Even an impact wrench isnt working..it is anticlockwise isnt it?