GEARBOX REPLACEMENT

MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 24 Sep 2003, 9:33 am

#90702

Here is a simple question: I have been asked to change a gearbox on a 75 beetle as it is dying. I have replaced gearboxes and engines heaps of times but mainly on Kombies and buggies. Is it easier to drop the box and engine together as one item (possible) or do you have to remove the engine first ,then the box???Which is easier/faster as I'm short on time.Any feedback is welcome!!!!:jesus🙁:vader

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 Sep 2003, 9:43 am

#90714

Motor first

Too much weight to fiddle fart around with getting it out of the shift rod connection and stuff. You have to wiggle and rock the motor to get it out and it would be a hassle

You have to split them any way so do the motor first.

Any one else

Futue te ipsum!!!

MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 24 Sep 2003, 10:32 am

#90724

OK. Thanx. They have been quoted $650 to get it done at a garage. I've offered to do it for free and am giving them a new box I had laying around. Better to keep VW's on the road as cheap as possible!!! Thanx for your input.
Michael:bounce

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