Engine Overhaul, Step 4

Almost there, final steps of the assembly.

A test start before installing the engine into the car, checking for oil leaks.

Cleaned bell housing and replaced gearbox mountings.

It was easy to repaint the underbody while the engine was out.

Replacing the engine compartment rubber seals.

Engine overhauled, installed and running smoothly, as new!

We'll measure the new engine output values after some running kilometers.

Some experts say that re-assembling a beetle engine is a relatively quick job taking

around 4 hours to do. According to our experience one must be prepared to spend

quite a few days with the re-assembly. We recognise that we are not professionals with

all the best tools but we did the job properly taking time to get all the details right.