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Sbug 71 Seriously Crusin Dubber

123 posts · joined Jul 2011 ·

#870188
Hi Dubbers,

I broke fourth gear today and was wondering what my options are for a sturdier gearbox. My bug's a daily driver with a reasonably equipped 1916 in it. Since I've only had the 1916 in it since about June this year I was thinking that this may become a common occurrence and thought that maybe the stock gearbox isn't up to it. What are your thoughts and experiences.

Sbug 71 Seriously Crusin Dubber

123 posts · joined Jul 2011 ·

#871243
Located in Adelaide.

Ollie Yeah Buddy

840 posts · joined Oct 2009 ·

#871249
Ah sorry don't know about much out that way. classicveedub.com have some good boxes that could be good for you!
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Sbug 71 Seriously Crusin Dubber

123 posts · joined Jul 2011 ·

#871289
Cheers. I'll check it out.

ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell

3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 ·

#871290
was the box in the car and is 40 years old .??
try wolfburg automotive vic. for a reco one.
or send dangerous a pm
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Sbug 71 Seriously Crusin Dubber

123 posts · joined Jul 2011 ·

#871293
Yeah. It was pulled down earlier this year and had some synchros replaced. I've been told that third and fourth are particularly fine gears in these and can break quite often. I've been quoted $1000 to $1500 to fix it if I remove it from the car. I really want to make sure I get it right this time so that I don't have to pull it out again. I just saw the ones from Classic Veedub and they seem to be priced ok but has anyone used these or any other one you can buy off the shelf?

ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell

3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 ·

#871294
I run a 40 year old box in my 200hp vw and it aint broke yet 🤪
click on you tube link below.
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car forums. where a lot of peoples good intentions end up taking a good old car off the road forever never ever to see the road again. 🥲

smithy68 Wolfsburg Wizard

419 posts · joined Oct 2010 ·

#871736
That was a nice video can you tell me about the motor in the bug.
Loved it.