74 beetle front gearbox mount replacement

soscon Learner Dubber

3 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 28 Nov 2005, 1:38 pm

#432865

Hi, I am the new owner of a 74 beetle with a Type 1 gearbox. I have it for my 15yo daughter, waiting a couple of years for her licence!
My "mechanic" has been trying to remove the front gearbox mount to replace it, but can't quite get it out of the car. He now thinks that the motor & box have to be removed to change the mount. Is this true? It seems unbeleivable!
Also, I want to buy a workshop manual.
Can anyone help me?
Thanks,
Stu from Townsville

Midlife crisis Nartispuddlejumper, Bureau of Toxicity

2,282 posts · joined May 2003 · 28 Nov 2005, 1:43 pm

#432869

Hi
I friend of mine has done the front gearbox mount with the engine and gearbox still in the car.
So it can be done maybe someone here can give details how its done.

marc

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,787 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 28 Nov 2005, 1:59 pm

#432874

soscon wrote:Also, I want to buy a workshop manual.
Can anyone help me?

This is probabally the best one
"How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive : A Manual of Step-by-Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1566913101/102-5126409-9844965?v=glance&n=283155&v=glance

As for changing it "in situ"

possible but........

You would have to drop the rear mounts to the 2 horns

here is also a brilliant on line manual

http://www.vw-resource.com/

Futue te ipsum!!!

BiX Veteran Volks Folk

2,499 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 28 Nov 2005, 4:04 pm

#432904

If i remember correctly, basically need to remove engine and gb and slide back a few inches.

I have no sympathy for my car, only the wallet that pays for it!
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