When were Type IV's in Buses?

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Pretty self-explanatory. I have a lead on a non-running Bus engine and was wondering when Volkswagen put the Type IV engine in the buses. Is there a sure and fast way to tell if it is a Type IV? I've just started looking into getting one of these into my '73 baja. Also, like I say, it's in a Baja, so cutting isn't so much a concern with me. Is it ok to keep the engine suitcased? Or better to convert it to an upright? Thanks, Wes

'73 Baja (It's come a long way from being a white-trash lawn ornament and litter box.)

Kafertoys · Accepted Answer

72 was the first year US market its flat across the top getting the name pancake engine.Mario

Wolfgang · Answer

'72 up - Has an oil filter from the factory and the exhaust/heat exchangercome out of the bottom of the engine vice the ends.

Joe Cali Next Generation-usa · Answer

You don't have to cut anything if you go upright. The only problem with staying stock t-4 pancake cooling is it is much longer and the engine weights more. That weight will need a rear hanger, not a good combo for a banging around Baja. A converted to an upright T-4 weights only 25 lbs more then a T-1. So you just bolt it up and go. As for trying to tell a stock T-4 from a T-1 is very easy. T-4's in buses were only made in the pancake style. So if you see a bug engine in a bus it is not a T-4. Also the oil filter is hanging out on the drivers side of the engine. Right off it can be a 1.7, 1.8 or 2.0. Tje 2.0 is a stroker so for a baja it would be great off road. Not that the 1.7 is a dog. One of my friends has a stock 1.7 T-4 in his bug and his son has a 2.0 T-1. The 1.7 is as fast as the 2.0 and the

1.7 runs at higher speeds and cooler. Joe

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