1600 Beetle Engine Removal

count Casual Dubber

48 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 13 Apr 2004, 7:14 am

#160263

"Removal" searches come up with everything BUT Engine Removal:cry

As well as what is in the Workshop Manual,
are there any other tips for the removal of the motor
from a 1974 1600 Beetle?

How do I tell if it's a Generator or an Alternator?

Thanks
Ivan

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1976 Beetle 1600
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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Apr 2004, 9:10 am

#160301

Generator the body is the one diameter.
Near the pulley is holes on either side and you can see the commutator and brushes. Ususally 2 studs on top for wires.

Alternator it is fatter at the pulley end, and solid case - no holes. Alt also has a 3 pin plug and a 8mm stud for wire attatchment.

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Che Castro ankle straps

1,945 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Apr 2004, 9:36 am

#160319

try google groups

http://groups.google.com.au/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=engine+removal&btnG=Search&meta=group%3Drec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled

engine removal is pretty easy once you've done it a few times. Make sure you have a good floor jack and jackstands, and take your time to do things perfectly.

[Edited on 12-4-2004 by Che Castro]

Jon

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Apr 2004, 12:43 pm

#160398

read here

http://www.geocities.com/vwresource/engine_removal.html

save this site

heaps of good stuff there

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