Hello, I'm new to VW's and recently bought a '70 Type 2. It was basically a = basket case, but is a little better now after 6 weeks and much prep work. I've finally made the maiden flight! Feels pretty good except for the = slipping clutch and telltale oil trail down the street! As far as I can tell, = the bus had been sitting idle anywhere between 4-18 years. Now, onto = looking seriously at the engine. It currently has a 1500 bug motor installed = and a severely corroded case. It does leak oil, a lot, and I suspect the main seal is also bad. The clutch is toasted, but the transmission seems ok. Shifter is quite sloppy. Upon start-up the engine knocks loudly but = goes away after some oil pressure has built up. Idles very well but I still = need to rebuild the carb.=20 Anyway, I was really wanting to change the engine for a new or rebuilt = 1600 with some mods to help with the horsepower, torque and esp. reliability. = My desire is to use the bus as an occasional camper and get maximum = reliability from the motor. I am looking at AVP, GEX and JSC Volks as potential = sources for new or rebuilt motors. So far, I think, I would order a 1641cc with external oil filter setup, alternator, dual port, deep oil sump, new = clutch, electronic ignition and header as additional accessories. My questions = are: Are there other quality rebuilders you have experience with other than = those I listed? Local to Dallas area or national? Would you recommend any other additional mild modifications other than = those I listed?=20 Any additional advice? As an aside, I'm recording all of my work on a spreadsheet, so I have attached the list of things I did to my bus to take it from dead in a = field to running. Some are pretty minor others are a necessity. Hopefully, = it may be helpful for use as a checklist for other novices, like me, just getting started! Regards and thanks for any advise you can give, Scott Dallas '70 Bus System Description Electrical Spark Plugs - Gap and Install Electrical Coil - Replaced Electrical Spark plug wires - Replaced and routed Electrical Distributor cap and rotor - Replaced Electrical Ground strap - Body to motor strap broken - Replaced Electrical Ground strap - Battery - Cleaned and reinstalled Electrical Replace ignition switch and lock cylinder Electrical Positive strap - Battery - Cleaned wire and replaced terminal end Electrical Generator - Cleaned all electrical connections. Replace wire connectors Electrical Voltage Regulator - Inspect and clean connections Electrical Starter - Inspect and clean connections Electrical Coil - Connect Pos. terminal to ignition and to 2 points on carburetor Electrical Change out broken fuse box Electrical Install new Battery Electrical Distributor condenser and points - Replace and adjust Electrical Check Dwell and adjust timing Engine Oil Change and new oil strainer Engine Lubricate and manually turn motor Engine Belt - Replaced and tensioned Engine Inspect and purchase bolt, nut, washers and sealant for front = Engine Case Engine Oil pressure switch connection - Tested bad. Replaced Engine Flush Engine with Gunk Cleaner. Clean strainer and refill with = Oil Fuel Fuel line replacement - End to end - New hose and clamps Fuel Fuel filter change - Added 2nd filter between pump and carb Fuel Fuel tank drain, refill and drain. No rust or sludge concerns Fuel Clean Carburetor - Carb cleaner spray Fuel Inspect/reposition/lubricate throttle cable end to end. Replace throttle tube Fuel Fuel tank fill - 5 gallons + fuel conditioner General Complete electrical schematic poster for garage General Clean up engine bay - Degrease and power spray General Paint and reinstall steering col. Tube, ignition housing and = support bracket TransmissionTransmission fluid change Body Remove old tires from rims Body Strip rims and sand/acid etch Body Paint rims with POR15 Body Dust rims with Primer. Complete primer coat Body Paint rims with color coat Body Order/receive tires.=20 Body Paint rims with clear coat Body Install new tires and balance. Body Clean and POR15 lug bolts Body Removed and cleaned up rust on Driver seat Brakes Recheck rear brake installation, adjust star wheels and torque = axel nut. Brakes Order, Paint and form/replace REAR steel brake lines Brakes Replace REAR brake flexible hoses Brakes Fill and bleed brake system. Adjust shoes. Brakes Replace brake master cylinder. Install and adjust linkage Brakes R/R Rear brakes with new cylinders, spring kit, shoes, adjust Brakes Paint POR 15 Rear Brake Parts and Connecting Links Brakes Check Rear Drum diameter and condition Brakes Paint POR 15 Front Brake Parts and Connecting Links Brakes Check Front Drum Diameter and condition. Brakes Install used brake fill reservoir and tube line to main = reservoir. POR 15 under tube Brakes R/R Front brakes with new cylinders, spring kit, shoes, adjust = star wheels Brakes Order, Paint and form/replace FRONT steel brake lines Brakes Replace FRONT brake flexible hoses Suspension Replace existing REAR shocks with KYB Gas-A-Justs. POR15 behind shocks. =20 Suspension Replace existing FRONT shocks with KYB Gas-A-Justs. POR15 behind shocks. =20 Front Axle Replace and lubricate all lub points. Ordered new grease fittings Front Axle Clean and pack front wheel bearings - Install new grease seals