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The new VW Long Block is shipped with “NO Oil” in Motor.  (We recommend using an inexpensive 30wt
oil for break in.) 

Parts needed from old motor.  (All reused parts should be cleaned & checked before using.)
Dual Port intake manifolds End Castings and Dual Port Intake Manifold, Carburetor and Air Filter.
Fuel Pump, Fuel pump Bakelite base and fuel pump Push Rod.
Distributor, Distributor drive with Spring and two lower distributor drive Shims.
Gen/Alt. and Stand plus Crank Pulley and Belt.
Oil Cooler and oil cooler Bracket if used. (Depends on year of motor.)
Fan Shroud and Cylinder Tin. You will also need the Pressure Plate and Clutch Disc.

This would also be a good time to check the old Starter Bushing in the transmission bell housing. 

New Parts Needed.
Gasket Set and possible the fuel pump Bakelite base as these often break when removed. 

Be Sure to Clean Oil cooler internally before reusing. (Local Car-Wash if steam cleaner is not available)

Note: When installing the distributor drive and the two lower shims it is imperative the Distributor is Installed 
Before Rotating the Crankshaft. Turning the crankshaft without the distributor installed can destroy
the internal brass distributor drive gear.  Careful you do not drop a shim into motor as it can do major 
damage.

Timing must be set to VW specifications depending on distributor used. If the Bosch 009 aftermarket 
distributor is used the timing should be set with a timing light to 27 / 31 degrees BTDC. 
Check your Crank Pulley Markings or switch to a aftermarket Degree Pulley.

Important: The timing Can Not be set by Ear. As this will cause overheating and destroy the VW motor.

Be sure there are no air leaks in the intake system, as this will cause a lean mixture that will cause 
overheating.

Start motor quickly. Excessive cranking of new engine is not good for cam break-in. Once motor fires up
make sure you have good oil pressure. (Some times a little gas squirted down carb throat will help start engine 
more quickly) Run a new motor above 1500rpm / 1800rpm for first 20 to 30 minutes. 

Absolutely No Idling and No Over Revving over 2000 rpm for first 20/30 minutes.  Cam Break- In

We recommend changing oil after break in. Then after motor has cooled completely we re-check valves. 
(Some feel this is un-necessary and skip this step) All Valves are set with engine dead cold and set to .006” 
both intake and exhaust valves. Aftermarket cams should be set according to cam card that came with cam. 

Second oil change should be after 500/1000 miles and the valves checked once more. After this oil change we
recommend switching to you favorite brand of oil and recheck valves after every 2ed or 3ed oil change. We do
not recommend any 5w-? oils, we stay with the 10 or 20w-? . And since you asked we use 20w-40 Castrol
after break in. 

For maximum engine life always keep timing set correctly. (Electronic ignition kit helps) Keep valves adjusted.
Avoid lean mixtures,  Pay special attention to the air filter and change oil regularly.

Avoid slow idling and lugging the VW Air Cooled motor. It’s far better to turn off the motor when not moving 
and it's better to rev motor then lug it under load. 

Very Important -> New Motors are shipped without oil. -> Do not let motor idle during brake in period. 
-> Set timing to specifications (depending on distributor used) -> Do Not set timing by ear. -> Do Not run 
Lean mixture or overheating will occur. -> Do not let the VW Air Cooled motor Idle for long periods or Idle
at very low RPM. -> Better to rev it then Lug. -> Always keep a good air filter on engine. (Better air filters are 
now available then the stock oil-bath air filter.) -> Run a large Idiot Light or better yet a Buzzer on Gen/Alt.
and oil pressure. The VW motor will overheat very fast if the fan belt comes off and for this reason we strongly 
recommend the Buzzer over the light.

Any Questions on Ignition Timing, Valve Setting and Carburetor Adjusting can be found on the Internet at 
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.vwhelp.com
Also VW Parts Books with Parts Schematics & VW part numbers.  Plus Lots more information.

Parts needed to Switch from Old Single Port Motor to Dual Port Motor are 
#1-Dual Port End Castings.
#2- D.P.Boots & CLAMPS (2)
#3- D.P. Intake Manifold.
#4- D.P. Carb or S.P. Carb Adapter.
#5- D.P. Cylinder Tin.