well, i got under the motor tonight, wiped it clean, turned the flywheel a few times then sat and watched... after a while i noticed a drop forming, i did not see a spot where the oil had ran down so I wiped it again, sat and watched. shortly i noticed a little puddle forming on the bottom of the block, again not seeing any sources of oil running down the block. I have now come to the conclusion that the motor is leaking through the split in the case. not good!

Reverse Osmosis. Mine leaks through the microscopic pores in the metal.

My 1600 was doing that and the case nuts were loose! 3/4 turn and retorqued later, no leaky leaky.
Good luck,
KC

well, i tried tightening the bolts (just in case), with no prevail, but i did install some new axle boots that rid the oval of one leak. I also installed some new brake light switches, i now have working brake lights.

another failure tonight... seemed like everything was going well, I should have known, all my parts came, got the engine in and running, put on the bumper guards, even cleaned it a little. so it was a success, time to celebrate... drove it a few miles to a local restaurant, had a great quesodillia, and headed out to a buddy's house, about five miles later i stopped at a red light, and it quit. i rolled into a parking lot. im thinking it is a vapor lock problem such as the gas line getting too hot and not letting it flow.. it wouldn't start, so i reran the gas line. still wouldn't start. about 30 mins later i tried to start it and it started i drove it home. also found that i still have a oil leak from the filler. and seems to be smoking, i cant really tell cuz its dark, plenty to do tomorrow!

im still working out the kinks, but i think its to driving status...

That is one bad ass bug

thanks man, i worked on it all day, put in a new distributer, rebuilt the carb, new plugs and wires, but i need a new fuel pump and spacer. it also has a new seat covers and headliner, i'll get pics soon.

well i guess its about time for me to update this thread, i've been working on the oval for quite a while now, and i'm happy to be able to step back and see some progress, over the last couple of weeks i have rebuilt a 1600 dp for the car, its completely stock with the exception of dual carbs, but it is a huge improvement over the 36hp.

on to the pics









my freebie tag



and finally....

I took the oval for a little cruise today, seems to run well. the dual port has plenty of get up and go, compared to the 36hp that is. i also raised the rear up a little via the adj spring plates (if you want to lower your car i highly recommend them) i'll keep it up for driving around town, that way i dont end up changing axle tubes like socks.

[quote="59 Euro Rag"]I took the oval for a little cruise today, seems to run well. the dual port has plenty of get up and go, compared to the 36hp that is. i also raised the rear up a little via the adj spring plates (if you want to lower your car i highly recommend them) i'll keep it up for driving around town, that way i dont end up changing axle tubes like socks.

those plates break!!! trust me please ive had notched plates on my beetle for ever and i would trust those before adjustable plates. ive had 2 sets snap i have pics on my old computer ill find, and i know tons of people who will say the same thing.

okay then, i retract my previous statement, and will be looking for some replacements, Thanks for the heads up!

That's a killer car!