L beetle to 1962 engine and gearbox swap

max1962 Learner Dubber

6 posts · joined Mar 2009 · 1 Mar 2009, 11:48 am

#697884

has any one done an engine and trans swap from L beetle to a type 1 1962 sedan ? if so is there any modification required to fit he later 1600 twin port and trans. The code on the motor is AD cheers,max

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 1 Mar 2009, 1:12 pm

#697896

the only thing I know is the gearbox and rear suspension on an L beetle is IRS with CV Joints...
the 1962 beetle had swing rear axles ..
so they are NOT interchangeable...

Many beetles - all years - have 1600 engines fitted...

You could just bolt in the 1600 engine...
but the 12 volt clutch is 200mm where as the 6 volt clutch is 180mm
this has been done many times....

LEE

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 1 Mar 2009, 3:24 pm

#697920

most ppl just machine the old 6v flywheels to bolt upto the 1600 engine
saves frigging around changing clutches, starters, clearance bellhousing etc

max1962 Learner Dubber

6 posts · joined Mar 2009 · 1 Mar 2009, 5:44 pm

#697956

I have the trans and engine just wondering if it's a straight forward swap ie bolt in etc

Boozo Back in the bug

359 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 1 Mar 2009, 5:55 pm

#697961

no its not unfortunately, the rear suspension is very different so the gearbox wont go straight in. it requires a conversion

'59 or Kombi?....feeling confused

'59 bug
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'82 import T3 BUS. aircooled

max1962 Learner Dubber

6 posts · joined Mar 2009 · 1 Mar 2009, 8:17 pm

#698008

has anyone attempted this, is it event worth it or should I be looking at modifying the flywheel and starter to match the old gear box? any suggestions ?

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 1 Mar 2009, 8:45 pm

#698024

It is easier to change the pans over

But a L bug pan wont fit a 62

you need a converted 69 semi auto pan or a 1976 pan

The L bug has an IRS gear box and the 62 a swing axle
2 entirley different thiings

Futue te ipsum!!!

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Mar 2009, 12:43 am

#698066

max1962 wrote:I have the trans and engine just wondering if it's a straight forward swap ie bolt in etc

You could bolt the original gearbox to the 1600 engine..

I believe that may be fairly straight forward..

LEE

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

max1962 Learner Dubber

6 posts · joined Mar 2009 · 3 Mar 2009, 5:43 pm

#698371

ok, what's the best gearbox for highway that's will work well with the 1600 and that will fit into the 62 with out major mods?

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 3 Mar 2009, 8:49 pm

#698413

1500 swinger 👍

1600s love the 4.125 boxes