The seller says that the VW has a CB Performance-built 1,915-cc engine that he says was rated at about 95 horsepower by the builder. That’s more than double the original engine’s output and should help the bus get to the beach party on time. He indicates “approximately 10,000 miles” on it. The carburetor does not have a choke, so to start, he advises, “Pump the gas pedal twice and turn the key, then slowly depress the gas pedal and keep revs at approximately 1,200 rpm for several minutes until the engine warms up.” He reports that the engine weeps oil from road draft tube. The Rancho Transmission Freeway Flyer four-speed manual transmission is said to shift normally via the long aftermarket shifter.
