Type 2 engine in a variant...

[bluelighttaxidriver]

For various reasons, have been kicking around with the idea of getting a variant squareback... :-/ . Looking at one on the e of bay, which comes sans engine/gearbox. Thing is, have a decent 1600 engine & box laying around. Know nothing about variants, so would it fit..? Looking at the pics, thinking maybe that the pancake type is more suited....

 

[K@rlos]

I'm no guru but I think that the crankcase is different in a pancake engine.

karl

 

[bayview]

Just been looking at a early bay for sale on the net over here that claims to have a variant engine :? Perhaps they are interchangable this way with a little fettling but as Westy Rich says a pancake type engine rather than an upright 1600 lump would be necessary for the variant?

 

[Clem]

The cases are essentially the same but most of the stuff that bolts on is specific. Youll need a correct fan, cowlings, all tinware, oil cooler, oil filler/dipstick, hanger bar, generator, heat exchangers, exhaust .... shall I go on?
Early Type 3s are also single releif cases, maybe worth bearing in mind.

 

[bluelighttaxidriver]

Thanks guys. Pretty much what I thought. Will probably be putting my rhd earlybay up for sale soon. Should be able to fund a decent one for the 4k region I will be wanting.... ;-)

 

[Clem]

Depends how bothered you are about early or late models. I sold my late for £4k and it was about as nice an example as you could get to be honest. Early models may be a bit more cash though ...

 

[james_stan]

Clem

You should have seen the prices at Stanford Hall. Early or late, anything in what I would call
'average condition was up for 8-10 K. VGC stuff 12-14K and one mint Westy was 18 or 19K I think. Mind boggling...

Still reminded me to up teh insurance value on my steel and oxide combo.

JS

 

[bluelighttaxidriver]

Now in the for sale section.....

 

[Clem]

Clem

You should have seen the prices at Stanford Hall. Early or late, anything in what I would call
'average condition was up for 8-10 K. VGC stuff 12-14K and one mint Westy was 18 or 19K I think. Mind boggling...

Still reminded me to up teh insurance value on my steel and oxide combo.

JS

Sorry, I was talking about Variant prices. 'Lots' less that campers! :mrgreen:

 

[bluelighttaxidriver]

Now on the dreaded e of bay.... :-(

 

[james_stan]

Clem

You should have seen the prices at Stanford Hall. Early or late, anything in what I would call
'average condition was up for 8-10 K. VGC stuff 12-14K and one mint Westy was 18 or 19K I think. Mind boggling...

Still reminded me to up teh insurance value on my steel and oxide combo.

JS

Sorry, I was talking about Variant prices. 'Lots' less that campers! :mrgreen:

Oh, err, I see..

.. I'll get my coat.