Hi Buddy,
that 1600 will push your TD  faster than you might think. The 1776 would be nice for sure. You are right to stay away from GEX. I have heard many horror stories about them. I have heard good and bad about MOFOCO, but way more of the + comments. You might do a search on the Samba forum for builders. Most of them will suggest doing the…[Read more]

James:
I did’t rub it in too hard because I think down deep Greg regrets selling his TD.
Mel
 

Here is the text from the Daily Sun. Ah ha….Greg was there across from Mel. Mel gets the photo and Greg (who is a former member) does not.
Mel be sure to rub it in.
James

 I looked at revision E and it shows wire # 15 connected to the left ampmeter terminal and then continuing to somewhere ? not shown . Wire # 23 connects to the right side of the ampmeter. The wires are labeled according to the manual but I did not see any reference to what color they were. Are you using a harness supplied with the kit or from…[Read more]

My 12 seconds of fame

WOW, Mel. Great photo! Congrats. Both you and Mrs. Peel are smiling.
James

 Way to go Mel, It’s a good feeling to find yourself on the front page when it’s about something you enjoy.Your smile tells the story better than any words.

Very Cool! You and Mrs. Peel are celebrities now. Front page news!Will

That would be a YouTube special if Ally could do that, What I don’t know about the VW has filled a lot of books, but my thoughts are with ya, and I am thankful you have this awesome support team here to help you. You have a wealth of knowledge and advice right here. Heck I don’t even know what FWIW is in Ringo’s message, but I’ll Google it. Best…[Read more]

If you say it works, then that’s good enough for me . Some of these products just don’t perform and you never know until you try. Thanks Dan, good to know!James

SCAT 2165 cc street engine kit with U.S.A.-forged, duynamically-balanced 78mm stroker crank, forged I-beam rods, 94mm pistons: $1,300new case with true VW 8mm studs: $800machining, etc.: $300″Mad Max” 044 casting heads with 42mm intake and 37.5mm stainless exhaust valves, dual valve springs, venturi-cut valve job, 50cc fly cut, welded and ported…[Read more]

There are several places  I’ve used medical stores wheel chail pads and used a stiffer foan for foundation. Also an outfit by the name of foambymail diffent types and shapes. Had a company by the name of bestwayfoam send me some for my bike seat I like these guys. and found this http://www.become.com/seat-foam-replacement different types

 I am sorry i had not put this idea on site before I fixed my seats both with a cheep way we all can get at any Lows or that type of store i used coil springs at the rear of he seat mounted to the floor cutting the seat box at an angle to 0 at the back keeping the front at stock height and still hinged as stock just reinforced with a 1×4 I used 3…[Read more]

 I have been pondering the seat question for awhile myself. For a lazy mans solution, I put a stadium seat cushion between me and the seat for an over 30 mile drive (may not be purty, but it helps). I have thought about cutting out the middle section of the seat board leaving about 2″ around the edges. Then taking some chair webbing like the…[Read more]

Hey Richard,
Where can I find that type foam?  local stores, internet, upholstery shops?
Thanks, RingoRingo40442.8059606481

Glad ya’ll are okay.  That’s a good thing about VWs, when they blow, they don’t spray oil on the back tires at 60mph. 
 And, FWIW, I vote go 1641cc. bigger has to be better, right?

A rebuild kit for you engine would run you about $800 to $900 if you get a rebuild kit from Mid America Motorworks. That’s where I got my 1641 kit . Didn’t have to machine anything with the case or heads for the 1641. Just did an align/bore.A new crate motor will run you about $1.00 to $1.50 a cc so just for a new, STOCK, 1600 motor will cost you…[Read more]

 Rich, That was some kind of a bad deal. Hope you at least got some quality time with Lauren.
 Your Allison TD is a rare and special car that is worthy of a quality engine, but I would have to know just how bad the engine is damaged before making a decision. I’m not trying to say patch it up but it may not be as bad as it looks.Pull it out and b…[Read more]

 That IS a bad day ‘s drive but if it was me I think i would do a new engine at least 1600cc driving a long distance, new is always best ,  I would do some nice long distance drives , my wife and i always had more fun going on trips with only saddle bags ,on the Harley , but with a TD it would just as much fun and dryer, a little. That is how we…[Read more]

Rich! Glad you’re OK. Really sorry to hear about Ally. I vote for a rebuild–or go find that guy with the barn full of old VW motors you mentioned a few months back. Haul his junk home. Mix & match.Somehow I just don’t see you dropping $3-$4k on a crate motor. Where’s the fun there?