1971 Volkswagen Beetle crankshaft

1971 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
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HERSHBERGERBLAKE
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1971 Volkswagen Beetle Manual

i'm looking to buy a used vw but i neeed to replace the crankshaft, how does one do this and where could i purchase the part?
Aug 7, 2010 at 7:27 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

This is a very complex job on a VW and not one for a novice to attempt, i do think that you will be far better sourcing a good second hand engine, they are cheap and plentiful.

mark (mhpautos)
Aug 8, 2010 at 5:49 AM