Fit engine seal without removing engine?

913 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 17 Nov 2005, 9:58 am

#429598

My bug doesn't have an engine seal (not my fault! It wasn't there when I bought the car a few months ago). I wasn't worried about it in winter but the weather is getting warmer now, so I really should put a seal in.

Is it possible to fit an engine seal without removing the engine? Is it hard to do?

This is for a '59 bug with a 1600 motor. Thanks!

1959 red & white Beetle
1975 Kombi camper

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 17 Nov 2005, 1:51 pm

#429703

if its the foam one your talking about sure

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karmannghia60 Karmann Ghia Sucker

1,459 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Nov 2005, 3:31 pm

#429753

I think he is referring to the rubber that goes around the engine base. Yes you can fit it without removing the engine. Just remove the tin. Removing the tin over the pistons will require removing the fan, generator and manifold though

bat69 There is no status

791 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 17 Nov 2005, 5:00 pm

#429785

Yes mate you can do it. as Karman said its easy, although it takes some time. Just remove the tin and fan. When I did it I had the cabies off as well, so it was pretty easy to get into. If you have a good rubber you can just thread it through.

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Purple Martin Fahrvergnugen

913 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 18 Nov 2005, 7:53 am

#429957

Thanks guys. Sounds like an all-day job for a slow worker like me, but do-able.

1959 red & white Beetle
1975 Kombi camper