Author Topic: Can you put a 1.6 N/A motor, in a Type 3 Squareback?? (Read 5275 times)

mtnbob · « **on:** July 07, 2008, 12:14:44 am »

Just wondering. Saw one in my mechanics backyard that's been sitting for years.

(Edited) I thought they were called Dashers.

Quantum TD · « **Reply #1 on:** July 07, 2008, 12:11:47 pm »

The 1.6 NA Dasher was one of VWs biggest sellers back in the day. So, yeah, you can do it. You'd have to have the right oil pan (Fox one should work) and the right pulled setup, but it should go in no problem.

mtnbob · « **Reply #2 on:** July 08, 2008, 02:18:21 am »

Sorry, not a dasher. Its a type 3 squareback. It has an aircooled motor in it. :shock: Darn it is in good shape too :cry: probably no way to wedge a 1.6 N/A in there.

mtnbob · « **Reply #3 on:** July 10, 2008, 06:53:14 am »

FineFrank · « **Reply #4 on:** July 10, 2008, 06:58:58 am »

Years ago in Hot VW's mag I saw a Type 3 notchback with a gasser in it. The guy installed the radiator in the spare tire spot, and he used a lot of stock VW parts.
Seems to me that if one wanted a diesel in a T3, it wouldn't be that tough to do.

blkboostedtruck · « **Reply #5 on:** July 11, 2008, 08:45:03 am »

i plan on doing it someday!
just need a adapter plate for the tranny! i was planning on putting small radiators in the sides fenders for the cooling so not to mess with the outside
looks of her!
Duane

Vincent Waldon · « **Reply #6 on:** July 11, 2008, 09:11:34 am »

These boys are the industry standard and can pretty much mate anything to anything:

http://www.kennedyeng.com/vw_por.htm