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Originally Posted by Piotrsko
freebeard: you have more VW experience than I. What rusts on the body that isnt replaceable except for the door hinge mounts? I know you can get a whole pan in a kit.
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Nothing. You can get entire bodies in white. But metal work and paint are expensive compared to gel-coat fiberglass.
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Pretty sure an engine reman kit is more than $200 anymore, but maybe thats rings and seals only, bearings are good for at least 150 k miles
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Back in the day the parts were $450. I have a complete 1776 on the bench but it would cost $1500 to have a mechanic put it in the Superbeetle (1 5/8" exhaust, etc.).
Last time I tried to jack it up myself high enough to get the motor out (other reasons) it fell off the jack and broke a Type III worm-drive jack. I consider a two-post lift indispensable.