For sale I have found on FB a classic 1970 beetle. 1600cc. The guys "story" abouy moving and needing to sell does check out legit. He says the entire top end of the engine has been done and heat sheilds etc.... in his words..
"the heads are completely redone including valves and valve guides, pistons, rings and cylinders are brand new"
So I ask about compression values and he says he didn't test any but they are fine.
So I ask about LEAKS (I've never owned a beetle but probably a good question)... and he replies..
"it leaks some oil that I haven't gotten to yet, it's the silicone gasket where the block gets bolted together"
I wish I could link the ad but it is a close FB group and I no longer can post pics with my photobucket. Is a VW 1600cc leak easy to correct? Theres a million you tube leak detect and fix videos so I can't tell if this is as normal as a Ford steering pump groan or more fatal. Do I demand compression values?
Any tips? $2300 he wants.
"the heads are completely redone including valves and valve guides, pistons, rings and cylinders are brand new"
So I ask about compression values and he says he didn't test any but they are fine.
So I ask about LEAKS (I've never owned a beetle but probably a good question)... and he replies..
"it leaks some oil that I haven't gotten to yet, it's the silicone gasket where the block gets bolted together"
I wish I could link the ad but it is a close FB group and I no longer can post pics with my photobucket. Is a VW 1600cc leak easy to correct? Theres a million you tube leak detect and fix videos so I can't tell if this is as normal as a Ford steering pump groan or more fatal. Do I demand compression values?
Any tips? $2300 he wants.