Engine size - Help needed

easy · Post by **easy** » 22nd October 2007 - 4:31pm

Is there such thing as a type 3 1300 engine? or where they 1500 etc

Sorry bit of a weird question.

miketyp3 · Post by **miketyp3** » 23rd October 2007 - 8:34am

Never a 1300 - it was launched as a 1500 in 1961.
and increased to 1600 for the 66 model year.

Mike.

easy · Post by **easy** » 23rd October 2007 - 8:56am

Cheers Mike thats what I thought, with the addition of twin carbs and large filter in the later ones.

Thats ace many thanks for that clarification

Post by **Editor** » 23rd October 2007 - 4:02pm

I recall someone made theirs into a 1300 - don't know if that was for insurance reasons or something - young driver?

easy · Post by **easy** » 24th October 2007 - 9:38am

i think thats whats happened to mine

is there an easy way to tell?

Post by **Editor** » 24th October 2007 - 10:49pm

I'm fairly sure the stroke is the same on all of them, 1300, 1500 and 1600. Just the bore that is different to give the change in cyl swept volume.

I presume the heads will have a part number like 113 101 373B for 1300; anything starting 311 is 1500 or 1600. You will need to remove a rocker cover to see the part number. I'm not an engine expert though - maybe someone else can give you another way to tell, or confirm this info.

easy · Post by **easy** » 25th October 2007 - 9:36am

Thats great, i will have a looksy when its in the garage on Monday.

Just realised, that you are only down the road from me and Corndog! we should have a mini meet some time?

DAB72 · Post by **DAB72** » 25th October 2007 - 4:10pm

can you see the engine number if so post the number on here the code number will help tell what size engine you have , if the engine number is ontop of the crankcase then will be type3 case if engine number is under the oil breather box it could well be type1 case with type3 bits bolted on

miketyp3 · Post by **miketyp3** » 25th October 2007 - 4:14pm

I think the train of thought here DAB is that its more likely to be a Type 3 bottom end, with 1300 barrels and heads.

easy · Post by **easy** » 25th October 2007 - 8:28pm

miketyp3 wrote:I think the train of thought here DAB is that its more likely to be a Type 3 bottom end, with 1300 barrels and heads.

So many possibilities!

I will see if I can reveal all on Monday/Tuesday. Miketype3 I think that you have hit the nail on the head

Have got a 1600 engine to go in tho, just gonna spend some time making it run like a dream first

Ultimate VDub Family · Post by **Ultimate VDub Family** » 25th October 2007 - 9:48pm

miketyp3 wrote:Never a 1300 - it was launched as a 1500 in 1961.
and increased to 1600 for the 66 model year.

Mike.

that'll explain why the insurance lady refused to believe ours was a 1500!!!

hey easy - we're in bath, looks like they'll be a few type threes on the roads round here

easy · Post by **easy** » 25th October 2007 - 10:23pm

the more the merrier me thinks!

miketyp3 · Post by **miketyp3** » 26th October 2007 - 11:16am

We were discussing local meets at the AGM.
You guys should all get together sometime.
You might even start a trend...

Post by **Editor** » 27th October 2007 - 1:59am

We had one back in about 1990 - went to the Crown on the A46, Bath side of the M4.

There's probably other options now!

The Globe (A4 between Saltford and Bath) or The Marina at Saltford? Bath Dubs used to go there. Are they any good?

Fastlife · Post by **Fastlife** » 27th October 2007 - 5:22pm

Im not far from Bath so it would be cool to meet up with some fellow type 3 guys!

Post by **Editor** » 27th October 2007 - 5:42pm

Just a thought, and I hope it isn't too contraversial, but why do so few of you put a location on your profile? It'll bring you together very effectively.

It doesn't need as much detail as "23 Railway Cuttings, East Cheam", though Tony Hancock was a car enthusiast - old Rolls-Royces particularly.

Click on profile up near the Club Logo, and you can add it easily.

Dave.

Fastlife · Post by **Fastlife** » 27th October 2007 - 6:07pm

Editor wrote:Just a thought, and I hope it isn't too contraversial, but why do so few of you put a location on your profile? It'll bring you together very effectively.

It doesn't need as much detail as "23 Railway Cuttings, East Cheam", though Tony Hancock was a car enthusiast - old Rolls-Royces particularly.

Click on profile up near the Club Logo, and you can add it easily.

Dave.

DONE!

easy · Post by **easy** » 27th October 2007 - 6:08pm

Blinking eck! there is loads of type 3s round the South West

Fastlife · Post by **Fastlife** » 27th October 2007 - 6:13pm

easy wrote:Blinking eck! there is loads of type 3s round the South West

seems that way.......we should try & get together!

......actually there is a VAG club uk meet at Cheddar Gorge tommorow afternoon (Sunday 28th Oct, 3.30pm)........any VW's welcome....anyone wanna come from round our way??

Post by **Editor** » 28th October 2007 - 12:41am

Got another commitment - sorry.

Dave.

Fastlife · Post by **Fastlife** » 28th October 2007 - 10:29pm

still think we should try & get some type 3's together for a cruise/pint locally.......any idea's?

Anyone local on here is welcome to come down for a meet with my main club www.dbs-vw.co.uk
....... a mainly aircooled club down in Weston Super Mare

Ultimate VDub Family · Post by **Ultimate VDub Family** » 29th October 2007 - 8:50am

Fastlife wrote:
easy wrote:Blinking eck! there is loads of type 3s round the South West
seems that way.......we should try & get together!

......actually there is a VAG club uk meet at Cheddar Gorge tommorow afternoon (Sunday 28th Oct, 3.30pm)........any VW's welcome....anyone wanna come from round our way??

grrrrrrr why do i always read these things the day AFTER they take place!!!!!

easy · Post by **easy** » 29th October 2007 - 11:02am

me too

Ultimate VDub Family · Post by **Ultimate VDub Family** » 29th October 2007 - 11:07am

oh well lets see if you can all make this one!!! viewtopic.php?p=6676#6676

Fastlife · Post by **Fastlife** » 29th October 2007 - 12:49pm

sorry about not giving much notice on the vag thing at Cheddar......didnt have much notice myself!