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SpyderMike · 02-06-08, 05:19 PM

I actually have a few more Type 1s (currently 2 more - 1966 Beetle and 1970 Bus) and experience with quite a few of them over some 30 years and have never had a problem - one of the easiest and most inexpensive engines to maintain. I never understood the reason to spend more on a engine in a perceived notion that it will be cheaper (given how little these cars are driven). Oh well, it remains an enigma (to me at least).

I have a 911 with the FI 3.2 that I have had for as long as the spyder (it now has 242,000 miles on it)...no comparison in the cost of upkeep...there is a link in the design DNA between the two, but the cost of the realative equivalent parts is quantum leaps higher with the real P-car. That car has been rock solid as well. I have only done one valve job (at 200,000 miles) and had two alternators (one thanks to a cheap quality rebuild).

I agree that Webers can be a beyach; I have had a couple of sets and one was particularly difficult. The current setup on my spyder is rock solid though after a few year without me messing with it (that might be the clue).

I am familiar with your car - having seen it at a Vintage spot at Knotts right after completion (Frank's then). It looked the business.

Maybe you will find an overseas customer, like Simonster did, who will find it a relative bargain?!

Regards,
Mike

02-06-08, 05:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
SpyderMike 5 Tenths Join Date: Feb 2004 GT40: So Cal Posts: 547 Rep Power: 10	Re: Not GT40 - Porsche 550 - 220 hp Turbo Subaru I actually have a few more Type 1s (currently 2 more - 1966 Beetle and 1970 Bus) and experience with quite a few of them over some 30 years and have never had a problem - one of the easiest and most inexpensive engines to maintain. I never understood the reason to spend more on a engine in a perceived notion that it will be cheaper (given how little these cars are driven). Oh well, it remains an enigma (to me at least). I have a 911 with the FI 3.2 that I have had for as long as the spyder (it now has 242,000 miles on it)...no comparison in the cost of upkeep...there is a link in the design DNA between the two, but the cost of the realative equivalent parts is quantum leaps higher with the real P-car. That car has been rock solid as well. I have only done one valve job (at 200,000 miles) and had two alternators (one thanks to a cheap quality rebuild). I agree that Webers can be a beyach; I have had a couple of sets and one was particularly difficult. The current setup on my spyder is rock solid though after a few year without me messing with it (that might be the clue). I am familiar with your car - having seen it at a Vintage spot at Knotts right after completion (Frank's then). It looked the business. Maybe you will find an overseas customer, like Simonster did, who will find it a relative bargain?! Regards, Mike