Preservation Parts 'New' 1600cc Engine VW Beetle 1968-2003 VW T2 Bay 1970-1979

Part Number
J42782
Available In 5 Days
£3,354.00
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Quality Preservation Parts product, built right here in the UK. This rebuilt 1600cc engine will fit VW Beetles built from 1968 to 2003, and VW T2 Bays built from 1970 to 1979.


Please call for availability before ordering.


If you need a new engine and you want the ultimate peace of mind, our range of Preservation Parts engines could be just what you're looking for. We're so confident in the quality that they all come with a 12 month, unlimited mileage warranty.


We do reuse some original VW parts during the rebuild, as you'll see from the specification below.


This is not a cost-cutting exercise, it’s just that in some cases the original parts are better than the new parts available. All reused original parts are thoroughly tested and checked to be well within manufacturers tolerances. We wouldn't use them if they weren't right.


Preservation Parts 1600cc Engine Specification:

• New heavy duty Autolinea crank case,

• New twin port cylinder heads with all new stainless steel valves, springs, tops and collets,

• New standard camshaft & new cam gear

• New cam followers

• New AA barrels and pistons

• Genuine VW crankshaft with new crank drive gears

• All new Silverline main, big end & cam bearings

• Original VW con rods inspected for twist, alignment & balance

• New small end bushes

• Original VW push rods and rocker gear assembly

• New heavy duty oil pump

• New stainless steel push rod tubes

• Full Elring gasket set and Bosch spark plugs

• New rocker covers

• New 200mm flywheel

• New oil cooler

• Supplied with all necessary fitting gaskets.


Supplied on a service exchange basis

Please be aware that you'll need to pay a refundable deposit when purchasing this engine, as it's offered on a service exchange basis.

When you order, we ask you to pay a refundable deposit of £480 which is charged in addition to the original cost of the unit.


You should retain the packaging in which your engine arrives and, once you have fitted the unit, use this same packaging to return the old part to us. You will need to return the old unit to us within two months and we will collect it from you on your instruction. Once returned, the unit is checked to ensure that it is complete and suitable for reconditioning before your full deposit can be refunded to your credit or debit card.


To make the return of your old unit as easy as possible follow these simple guidelines: Place your old unit in the packaging provided and repack in exactly the same way as your new product arrived.

Disassembled units are not acceptable.

Ring our Customer Services Team on 0845 121 5656 or email and they will arrange collection. Please quote the invoice number.


Old units will be credited, where applicable, in full up to two months from the date of purchase. Old units returned after this period will be credited at our discretion.


In this way, we – and yourselves – can help ensure that future generations will have an ongoing, cost-effective source of replacement parts for their vehicles.