A few questions... My 1973 Bay 1600 engine (presuming, will get code later) not sure if single or twin port. After further investigation on trying to start it the compression seems low and there seems to be a couple of valves stuck. Is there a thread that lists engines from other vehicles that fit, also what cost to recondition current engine or would it be cheaper/easier to buy a 2nd hand replacement?
Engine codes http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/engine_letters.php Any 1600 Type 1 engine will fit Recondition Engine around £1200 Try and find out the issues first. Check valve gaps Carry out a compression test and put up the numbers Check the end float as well as this might help you decided if the engines needs replacing It might just need the head clean and rebuild or a new head is only £175
