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Title: Crazy finns vw aircooled boxer build record 1h52min4sec
Post by: Tanhis on March 08, 2013, 11:09:46 am
So last summer in one of Finlands main vw events Bug in Finn three guys assembled a turn key aircooled engine 1h 52min4sec whitout powertools (electric / pneumatic).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnveTwnznTk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnveTwnznTk)

These were the rules used for the build.

-Stock beetle engine 1200, 1300, 1500 or 1600. Whit all the parts that originally came whit the engine needs to be installed.

-Engine was totally disassembled before build. Whit few exeptions.
From not new parts
*Alternator was preassembled whit backplate, fan and pulley.
*fan shroud preassembled whit the thermostate flaps.

New parts
-Heads, cylinders/pistons, bearings, oilpump, gaspumps, carb and distributor whit ignition wires were exactly as bought.  

This was also listed as a world record in finnish record show ennätystehdas.


Title: Re: Crazy finns vw aircooled boxer build record 1h52min4sec
Post by: Donny B. on March 08, 2013, 12:56:40 pm
That's cool...!


Title: Re: Crazy finns vw aircooled boxer build record 1h52min4sec
Post by: richie on March 08, 2013, 13:47:40 pm
does it come with a warranty?  :D  very impressive for sure

cheers richie


Title: Re: Crazy finns vw aircooled boxer build record 1h52min4sec
Post by: Ragtop on March 08, 2013, 20:18:35 pm
Really cool!