In this bit I was able to get things wrapped up with the block. Im going to get other specs taken care of once its in, but for now, I'm glad to have the heavy lifting done. Next I will add the pulleys and hoses and carburetors and such. Stay tuned as I try to tune this things. I included some links below if your also building and are looking for parts. I did some of the looking for you already. Fuel Pump https://amzn.to/41fistH Oil Pump https://amzn.to/4siqGME Fuel Line ...

I had just put the case together, but now I needed the block all in one piece. The VW engine rebuild was mostly due to the cylinders and the pistons being badly damaged from wear and rust. These new 90.5mm pistons and cylinders will fit nicely. Now with a bore of 90 and a stroke of 78.5mm, this will be a little torque monster. Here are the links for the parts I baught: Pistons and Cylinder Kit:  https://www.jbugs.com/product/311198069-90.html  Gasket and Rebuild Kit:...

A quick intro for this first post and those following it: I purchased a 1971 VW Super Beetle almost 4 years ago. At the time, I lived in Washington and was in the market for a classic bug, but really had no time or funds to work on it. This is Lil Blue, named after Big Blue; the pickup I had sold to buy her. She could run when I bought her, but not well. I was able to drive her home, but eventually had to trailer her out to Rexburg, Idaho when I left for school. At the time,