I did a search on the Southeastern Forums for a "type 3 engine in Beetle" and got no hits.  I did find a topic about converting a type 3 engine to an upright for use in a type 3, though.

I'll keep looking, but for now, the engine case is the same, except for the oil filler neck is located at the rear of engine and connects to the case at the bottom of the case...not unlike a type 4 engine.  The oil cooler lays down, but there are conversions for tin to accomodate that feature.  There are also hookups for an engine mount at the rear of the engine.

I don't "know for a fact" that it can or can't be done, but I'm inclined to say that it can.

no bugtech,it's me w/ the type 3 motor. I was wondering if I could put it in a bug.

Yep, not me, man.

Here is a picture of that type 3 engine-in a type 3-with upright tin conversion...for whatever reason it was done.  This person better hope that the engine compartment is good and sealed off from the passenger compartment...that's what the engine lid seals are for.



You know, in the Beetle and even in the Bus, the engine compartment is sealed off from the elements from below.  The type 3 has just a seal on the engine compartment lid...I always wondered why the engine compartment wasn't sealed off like the rest of the VW type engines were.

From what I have been told years ago, VW isolated the top of the engine from the bottom to help cool the engine. Just think about it. The air will travel the path of least resitance. With the tin or rubber seal missing and the fan getting its cooling air from inside the engine compartment while you are driving down the road,guess what the air is being drafted over first ?  A big ole hot muffler !!  You will get more air that way than through the little dinky vents,but its very hot air. Bye-bye heads after awhile.
     Type-3s got their air through the side fender vents then around the body panels to the rear then through the big rubber bellows straight into the fan housing. They still ran hotter than a Beetle.
     If you Guys want to play Russian Roulette with your type-4 powered Westys,Then leave that $40 piece of foam rubber off. They have a big muffler to help things cook down.They still run hot.
     I can't stress enough it seems, That every piece of sheet metal, compartment seal is just as important as putting oil in.
     Travis , I noticed that the type-3 pic you put up has a 2 barrel carb plus a turbo. I wonder if this Dude uses a stop watch to see how long his engine will stay together ? :roll: That critter has to run hot.

And another thing.  Some folks desided to cool their oil down. Great idea,but why would you stick a oil cooler radiator in front of the cooling fan so you could suck 180-190 degree temp. into your already very hot monster engine ?  Does this make any sence ? Stick the dang thing up on the roof where it belongs and hide it with a Pizza delivery sign. :lol:  :lol: