Engine rebuild

[Tommybsmith]

Hi all, I'm looking for some advice on parts suppliers for my 1979 air cooled.
I'm rebuilding the engine due to oil pump failure & need a number of parts.
I was wondering what the best to buy would be & if there was a major difference in quality between Italian &polish.
I need a - oil pump
- barrels &pistons
- crank case
- under size main bearings ( due to re grind of crank)
- full gasket set

Any help/ advice would be appreciated. Thanks

[Rusty's Uncle]

Hi Tommy , nice idea doing an engine rebuild having just done a couple this year but you would probably be looking at about £500 for what you describe. It might be worth getting hold of a replacement engine especialy if you need a crankcase as well. You could even go for a short engine without the frills & get one shipped in far cheaper. The majority of engines that I have stripped down even with 40 to 50,000 miles on the clock are still rock solid especially the bottom end. Strip right down , inspect and clean & replace crank seals and gaskets. Could save you a few hundred pounds 

[Tommybsmith]

Thanks for the reply rustys uncle!
Yeh I was thinking that aswel, it just seems a shame as I think the engine that was in was new just over a year ago.
I don't know if you saw the rebuild/ rennovation of the car on this forum last year?
I could post you a link if not?
Iv tried contacting the guy that did the work through the forum with no response.

Where would you suggest to get an engine from & at what cost do you think?
Thanks for the advice.

[Rusty's Uncle]

No problem Tommy , not sure about your rebuild but oil pump failure is a little unusual although these little blighters like to catch you out. What happened to the crankcase ?
I sugested short engine as if you cannot source one localy then one of those would fit into a strong cardboard box and some of the up & coming delivery firms do some great rates 

[Tommybsmith]

http://club126uk.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=4800.0
Hi, that's the link for the restoration if you want to have a look.

Well the cam has totally seized so I'm guessing it's damaged the casing, i'm
Gonna have a search now for a short engine. Any ideas where to look?
Not sure yet wether to get new or re bore the cylinders.
There are so many options on which road to take it's getting a bit mind boggling weighing up the cost to overall outcome ratios!!
I'm sure you know how I feel!
Thanks again

[Rusty's Uncle]

Oh that car ! thanks for the link 
Jan certainly created a lot of interest in his 126 projects when he was on the forum , met him a couple of times and guess he was just a guy trying to make a buck out of motors. Think he is now in to VWs from what I hear. By his own admission he was not a mechanic but if he does dabble back into the 126 world I am sure that it will be interesting 

[dajwid]

I remember the car well, also remember a 'welding query'   

The engine came from 'someone he knew' in Poland. with a sporty cam fitted I think.

Lots of parts fitted, a really nice job done on the car. Personally i would just swap the engine, plenty of very good aircooled 650CC engines about.

[Tommybsmith]

Yeh it's a nice car just a shame about the engine going caputt!
Yeh I was thinking the same, just trying to find a good supplier with a decent priced engine, and recommendations?
I don't suppose you have any contact details for jan?
Cheers Pete

[Tommybsmith]

Sorry don't know where pete came from