Sad little trike

[superfox1]

I haven't posted in a while, cause I have been out driving the wheels off the trike. Sadly though, a few weeks ago, after a short 4 mile drive, the engine sounded like it sucked up a bolt or something. I pulled over only to have vapor lock, so I had to have it toed home. Now, a few weeks later, she wont start at all.
Actually, thats not true, I had her cranked one time, then found a nice large pool of oil in the garage.
trying to figure out if I should get a rebuilt engine, a new turnkey engine, or try to find the time to rebuild this one myself.
I'm bummed now though, cause I wont be riding for a while...

 

[KDHUFF]

nothing to lose, pull the heads, work your way down and maybe not that bad, sounds like a dropped valve or rod bearing though

 

[superfox1]

nothing to lose, pull the heads, work your way down and maybe not that bad, sounds like a dropped valve or rod bearing though

Good point, I just know if I do it, it won't get done for months...but I am all about saving a penny or two.

 

[KDHUFF]

Keep an eye out on craigs list, may find an engine there, but after a couple of bad deals Ive had be sure if you cannot hear it run at least be sure it turns over good, if not dont walk RUN away

 

[KDHUFF]

talk to vwmanic on here, he may have a lead on an engine..He is in GA somewhere

 

[superfox1]

talk to vwmanic on here, he may have a lead on an engine..He is in GA somewhere

Cool, thanks for the advice!

 

[Shadowlord]

I feel your pain... I was able to ride mine once before the rear seal blew oil all over my friend behind me. When my friend and I got the rear seal out we found that the case was bad. Now I'm in process of rebuilding my engine.
It did take 2 cases before I found a good one that I can work with.

 

[superfox1]

I feel your pain... I was able to ride mine once before the rear seal blew oil all over my friend behind me. When my friend and I got the rear seal out we found that the case was bad. Now I'm in process of rebuilding my engine.
It did take 2 cases before I found a good one that I can work with.

Ahh! That sucks. I'm not sure of the extent of my damage, but I plan on pulling the engine soon. I may decide to just buy one, but for now just planning on seeing what I can find.
Good luck with yours!

 

[DeerWrangler]

the left rear cylinder has always been natorious for dropping a valve. * thats the one closest to the driver*. If there is oil on the floor you may have holed the block but thats pretty rare. The good things about the VW engine is that they are easier to sort out than an MC engine is.
I built and rebuilt a boat load of engines while stationed in Germany years ago. One of those " 1 man can do easy jobs" and as a rule i'd guess that you coule have it yanked out, torn down and if parts avail all back in in something over a weekend OR less.