1910 CC Engine Tune up cost?

Hey Gang, what can one expect to pay for a full tune up? Valve adj., torque heads, fuel filter, rotar, points, cap, plugs, plug wires, timing etc. in California. I have found a shop that some suggest called Broad St. Automotive that specialize in air cooled engines here in SLO Ca. Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

Russ 2002 Vintage Speedster

I would suggest calling the shop and asking them. Then check back to see if that seems fair.

Why don't you do it yourself? It's not that hard, really. I'm no super wrench but with the help of John Muir's book "How To Keep Your Volkswagen Alive" and good advice from members of this board I was able to stay on top of it. The book will tell you what you need to do every 3,000 miles and how to do it in detail. I believe there is a link right on this website to purchase it. Also consider a Pertronix igniter or similar solid state trigger mechanism to eliminate points adjustment. Your engine will thank you for that.
Hoss

yes. do your own valve adjustment. You will feel manly and competent. First time's the hardest, and still only an hour.

Russ - I think there is a good shop just south of you in Pismo Beach (10 miles?). Warren White has used them and knows of the name. Perhaps he will chime in here.

Russ:

For the stuff you listed, figure about $125-150 for parts ( your cost from the garage).

For the labor, plan on about a day, although a lot of good garages could knock that off in a morning, and labor of about $300.

If you find a recommended place for less than that, go for it.

Gn

Sorry I haven't seen this message sooner. You might try Guy Ober at SGS Motorsports on Higuera. I bought my Vintage Speedster there. He does excellent work, but not cheaply.

Alan

One of the biggest plus features, for me, in considering the purchase of one of these cars (with VW based power train, etc.) is the ease of maintenance, ability to completely dissassemble and repair MOST of the assemblies and not have to invest in incredibly expensive special tools (plus an in-depth course in automotive technology) to do so. Half the fun is doing the work yourself and knowing it's done right.......and saving yourself a pile of cash in the process (with shop rates running $95+/hr). I understand that not everyone is mechanically inclined and some have limitations that prevent them doing their own work. However, these cars are very easy to work on.

What is your engine combo that makes 1910cc?

Mike

You take a 1915 and drop a 1/4 inch nut down the intake

Closest type 1 is 1915: 69 x 94.
Closest type 4 is 1909: 75 x 90.

CC size stated could be right on when considering deck height.

One of the local VW repair shops in Connecticut, a respected/recommended one was including a Summer Special coupon in the VW show goodie bag, offering the tune-up that you describe for $300 plus tax. Of course, that was the super special, with the coupon price and it was last year as well.

The labor can really add up here.

Edit: I just re-read your post and your mention of re-torquing the heads. That's going to involve removing the head tin, and the fan shroud, and most likely the engine in some cars.

Ignore what posted above.