1973 VW Kombi with 2L CJ

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Ryanggj
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1973 VW Kombi with 2L CJ

Post by Ryanggj »

Hi all

First post! So brief intro: owned a beach buggy before, huge learning curve, loved every second.
So bought a VW Kombi yesterday. It's a 1973 baywindow Kombi. Motor was probably changed as its a 2L CJ. It also has dual solex carbs.

Got her running today and went for a drive- running on 3 cylinders and have a big oil leak :( i know what I want to fix and will post on the tech forum.

I am based in Northcliff, JHB. Anyone near by who knows the motor. I have to admit there I for on the web on this motor is very limited.

Enjoy the pics ;)
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Re: 1973 VW Kombi with 2L CJ

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nice bus. Looks like its been stationary for a while?
Try change your spark plugs and check for vacuum leaks before worrying too much about what might be wrong.
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I Will give it a good service this coming weekend As It has been parked for a couple months. However I know the distributor needs to be changed The cap doesn't fit the base. I have posted in the advise tab- if like to put in a electronic ignition, but battling to find any info on the CJ motor
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Congrats on your new bus 8)
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Bruce in Discovery is good with aircooled engines. He done my CJ motor. 0117631500.
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Apologies for the Hijack

What is the difference between a CU motor and a CJ motor?

I was under the impression that the CU was a 2L and CJ a 1.8. I have a Cu in my DC and it is giving me uphill as one of the Hydraulic Lifters keeps on "Running Down".
So I am cosidering swopping the motors.

And congrats on the bus
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Post by Dawie »

Looks like a nice kombi, congratulations. First i would confirm that the spark plug gaps are no more than .6 to .7mm maximum. Or replace plugs like Tony mentioned.

"CJ engine" = 2L solid lifter
"CU engine" = 2L hydraulic lifter, from later shape kombi.
Staying Aircooled is so much nicer.
Do'nt assume anything- (While doing fault-finding).
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"CJ engine" = 2L solid lifter
"CU engine" = 2L hydraulic lifter, from later shape kombi.[/quote]

Thanks Dawie.
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She just needed a good clean.

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8)
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that does look pretty good, nice
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Congrats ,

Hope you are Joining us for the Kaapse Kombi Kult near Parys ( Lochvaal)
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Wow, what a good find!
Enjoy!
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