I'm not sure but the case was brand new.dingo wrote:
Cool. glad it worked out in the end. Im curious about lifter failure..are lifter bores re-sleeved or some other component in valve train going haywire?
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The first case was brand new? What kind/brand, VW Mexico? VW Brazil? AS 21?71whitewesty wrote:I'm not sure but the case was brand new.dingo wrote:
Cool. glad it worked out in the end. Im curious about lifter failure..are lifter bores re-sleeved or some other component in valve train going haywire?
Enquiring 1600 drivers would like to know . . .
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Not speaking for 71WW, but Adrian showed me a brand new Auto-Linea case when I was at his shop last year asking about the check ball mod. So I know he can get those, but I'm not sure if that's all he uses.
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I have an Auto Linea cylinder head in the Squareback, the famously flashed head that had NO open cooling passages . . . .asiab3 wrote:Not speaking for 71WW, but Adrian showed me a brand new Auto-Linea case when I was at his shop last year asking about the check ball mod. So I know he can get those, but I'm not sure if that's all he uses.
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BobD - 78 Bus . . . 112,730 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
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The case didn't have any either!Amskeptic wrote: I have an Auto Linea cylinder head in the Squareback, the famously flashed head that had NO open cooling passages . . . .
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My case was a new Brazilian and I think the number is AS 41? I can go look if needed. It's not the autolinea case.
Correct me if I'm wrong but I think the Brazilian cases are as good as we can get?
Correct me if I'm wrong but I think the Brazilian cases are as good as we can get?
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My 2nd Adrian build appears to run well. We will have an assessment, of course, when Colin is here in October.
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I believe so. At least, my new engine sure hopes so...71whitewesty wrote:Correct me if I'm wrong but I think the Brazilian cases are as good as we can get?
Wait, scratch that, new T4 cases show "available" from VW Classic Parts. Not sure if they're setup for 411/Van/Bay/hydraulic/solid lifters........
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asiab3 wrote:I believe so. At least, my new engine sure hopes so...71whitewesty wrote:Correct me if I'm wrong but I think the Brazilian cases are as good as we can get?
Wait, scratch that, new T4 cases show "available" from VW Classic Parts. Not sure if they're setup for 411/Van/Bay/hydraulic/solid lifters........
that's kinda awesome, though im terrified to go check on the prices of them. im guessing Colin here scored the last reasonably priced one.
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I'm going to buy one one day. $1772.61 USD plus shipping from Germany:
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Last I heard, VW Classic Parts wouldn't sell to customers in the U.S. Something about VWoA trying to keep a stranglehold on their monopoly here. Bastards.
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Ive ordered parts from VW Classic parts 3 times without issue. The last time was probably a year and a half ago or more though, so it's possible something has since changed.
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I asked Mr. Google about "VW Classic Parts won't sell to US", and got many interesting results, including this one: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.p ... -in-the-US
Apparently, even VW dealers in the US have been cut off, so maybe my comment above about VWoA is off the mark.
Apparently, even VW dealers in the US have been cut off, so maybe my comment above about VWoA is off the mark.
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With Volkswagen's recent ethical lapse of epic proportion, I choose to stay clear of them too for the time being.kreemoweet wrote:I asked Mr. Google about "VW Classic Parts won't sell to US", and got many interesting results, including this one: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.p ... -in-the-US
Apparently, even VW dealers in the US have been cut off, so maybe my comment above about VWoA is off the mark.
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BobD - 78 Bus . . . 112,730 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
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So...what's a fella to do if he needs a rebuild?,!? I don't right now, but the day may come.