is this a fair price for an engine?

Gene-C · Post by **Gene-C** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 5:56 pm

Its a 1641 cc dual port w/ dual solex carbs. I took a look at it today, He says it was recently rebuilt, and I believe him. It is complete turn key and comes w/ a brand new alternator. $1500. Sound fair? Thanks -Brian

Gene-C · Post by **Gene-C** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 6:17 pm

I dont think so..

Gene-C · Post by **Gene-C** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 6:57 pm

I would have to pass also. Who rebuilt it and how? Good stuff or cheap stuff. I would rather have a brand new factory engine for $1200-1300 and put my own tins and hardware on it. Just my :2cents:

UncleBob · Post by **UncleBob** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 8:19 pm

Seems quite steep to me as well. I picked up a rebuilt 1641, with stock carb, C-35 cam with alt, new carb, exhaust, and good OG tin, for $400 last year. You could find (or build) something a lot better for the price. I know, I know, you get what you pay for. But $1500 is a LOT for a used stocker, regardless. That's PREMIUM dollars for a stocker...

fubar · Post by **fubar** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 8:50 pm

does it come with a car?

atinkle · Post by **atinkle** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 9:17 pm

I just paid $500 for a running 1500 cc single port with carburetor, distributor, alternator, clutch and pressure plate. I don?t know when it was rebuilt but the compression was 150 on all four and it runs great. I think $1500 is a little high. :driving:

Gene-C · Post by **Gene-C** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 9:50 pm

recent rebuild means used, solex carbs means used and most likley wore out. on the other hand I sent right at $1000 in parts to rebuild one of my 1600"s five years ago. I'am factory trained in germany. I did not get screwed on parts. The motor still runs at 135 lbs compression and has had the holey liven s$$t ran out of it. In a sand buggy, So it could be worth it. With the carbs and being a 1641 I'd guess he did a short cut rebuild.

Gene-C · Post by **Gene-C** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 11:35 pm

wow guys, thanks. I think I am going to have to re think this. Anybody near me have a decent turn key for sale? Thanks for the fast replies, I have been reading on this forum for a while, Very nice resource Thanks -Brian

90volts · Post by **90volts** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 1:39 am

he's east coast though it looks like. nice engines don't grow on palm trees here like the west coast

even with a decent priced turnkey shipping will kill us. thats why i went local. but i paid quite a bit more than that, even though its 1776cc.but i started from scratch and had a shop build it up the way i wanted it.

flaboyjim · Post by **flaboyjim** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 2:30 am

You might try watching the wrecking yards - I just sent a buddy to one that had a wrecked super in it - he bought the entire car for $50 and robbed the engine, guages and rims - then left the rest at the yard. The engine turned out to run great! I traded for a complete 65 beetle that had a 1641 with about 3000 miles on it with dual Kadrons. Total trade value was less than $200.00 I have robbed the car for my build, the engine is not running yet, but I have no doubt that it will with a bit of help from Uncle Bob. (I hope his offer still stands) The deals are out there, just look for them. Also, put an ad in the paper offering to buy VW stuff - you might be surprised to find what is offered to you for just the hauling off.... BUT I AM CHEAP - :rock:

bountyhunterdm · Post by **bountyhunterdm** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 2:45 am

This is what goes into a new quality engine and it isn't cheap and doesn't include the labor or your wife's patience. Used would be something else but even in a rebuild most of the parts are new.

UncleBob · Post by **UncleBob** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 4:26 pm

[QUOTE=flaboyjim] I have robbed the car for my build, the engine is not running yet, but I have no doubt that it will with a bit of help from Uncle Bob. (I hope his offer still stands) [/QUOTE] Sure thing, Jim. Bring that dusty lump over whenever you get a chance.

Gene-C · Post by **Gene-C** » Thu Sep 29, 2005 5:40 am

I have a turn key dead center of Pa, it was in a buggy i just purchased, i haven't tried starting it, and i know it hasn't run in the last 3years (atleast) Its a single port. email me an offer. im still undecided weather or not i want to let it go. when i get the first one done, i might want to have to, you know HIS AND HERS, or mine and my other one, which ever it works out to be. boozer@dejazzd.com

Gene-C · Post by **Gene-C** » Thu Sep 29, 2005 11:46 am

I already got an engine, thanks for looking out though.