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Got this engine with a "restamped" serial number. It is complete and runs. Is it a factory rebuilt?

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“The difference between a philanthropist and a liberal is that a philanthropist is generous with his own money.” Jack Kelly

I have seen comments on The Samba that factory rebuilt engines got a new ID number; either machined/stamped in or a metal tag riveted over the old number. The engine that came in our '69 had one of the metal tags. I have also heard that that recycle symbol indicated a factory rebuild - maybe from Canada????

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Larry in OB
1967 Single Cab, 1969 Westfalia and (**gasp**) 2002 Eurovan Camper
When you elect a clown expect a circus.
SV2s Member #401

I suspected as much, thanks!

I will be selling it. The motor came out of the bus I’m working on which was last tagged in 1996. Even full of dirt, in fired right up! I pressure hosed it down. I’d also be guessing that according to the tag it is a 1500, correct?

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“The difference between a philanthropist and a liberal is that a philanthropist is generous with his own money.” Jack Kelly

Well maybe was a 1500, but who knows what is there now. Years ago a long time engine builder told me that he rebuilt "dozens" of 1500s and all of them became 1600s...or larger.

I am meeting with P.A.'s group tonight...I'll ask around and see if anyone is looking for an engine. Ballpark price?

P.S. Your items are available anytime today.

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Larry in OB
1967 Single Cab, 1969 Westfalia and (**gasp**) 2002 Eurovan Camper
When you elect a clown expect a circus.
SV2s Member #401

When I bought my 65 camper 20+ yrs ago it came with a stamped tag in place of the case number.
I bought it from Mike's VW when he was on Adams Ave. he said the engine came from Sweden!
I have never split the case, I have done a top end. I have driven that thing all over the place.
I put it in the SC years ago, still working fine, but really tired now!!
That's all I know, well I might know a little more!

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Slayer Out!!!
(Chris C.)

"Marine Sniper - You can run, but you'll just die tired!"

56 Kombi (The Slayer Bus)
65 Sundial Camper
68 Single Cab
61 Rag Top (went to a good home)
03 Passat (gone)
SV2s Member #231

Was that camper in OB a few days ago? We were walking on Newport and someone in a light colored Split honked at us. Could not tell who it was.

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Larry in OB
1967 Single Cab, 1969 Westfalia and (**gasp**) 2002 Eurovan Camper
When you elect a clown expect a circus.
SV2s Member #401

I was in OB yesterday, Tues., however, I don't recall honking at anyone, I did have a blue bay bus follow me for a bit then they turned!
Were you in the bus or walking?

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Slayer Out!!!
(Chris C.)

"Marine Sniper - You can run, but you'll just die tired!"

56 Kombi (The Slayer Bus)
65 Sundial Camper
68 Single Cab
61 Rag Top (went to a good home)
03 Passat (gone)
SV2s Member #231

It was Saturday, and we were walking.
There are 3 nice blue Bay buses in our hood.

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Larry in OB
1967 Single Cab, 1969 Westfalia and (**gasp**) 2002 Eurovan Camper
When you elect a clown expect a circus.
SV2s Member #401

As far as Ivans motor I have no idea, but I have a metal tag on my motor and this is what I found out about those ..........
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1701671.jpg
These were exchange engines that were rebuilt overseas. Dare I say like a GEX, but a much better quality.
Mine was probably a Vege-Motoren European rebuild, sold in the US by ATK.
http://www.atkvege.com/content/
Or
https://www.vege.info
Neither companies do our engines any more, but did back in the day.

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Prosit!

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A witty saying proves nothing....... Voltaire.

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SV2s Member #239
1963 Camper - Dormobile(Almost)
1957 Single Cab
1965 Apache Trailer - Silver Eagle

"Camping, cheaper than therapy" - Bill May

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“The difference between a philanthropist and a liberal is that a philanthropist is generous with his own money.” Jack Kelly