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manual beetle to semiauto
Casper - June 3rd, 2007 at 07:37 PM

I have a manual 71 super beetle and I am considering the change to semi auto. If I change the whole engine and box with pedals and gearstick will I run into any other problems cheers


ctefeh - June 3rd, 2007 at 07:59 PM

Bert,
You'll need to fabricate a bracket for the CV and drill a hole for the vacuum reservoir, cut a hole for the ATF neck in the other side (and drill two holes for the mounting bolts blah blah). Drill another hole for the CV to servo hose and a double hole for the two ATF lines. Then you'll either have to find or drill the breast tin for the steel ATF line.

Speaking of which besides the stick/engine/box you need all the ATF lines, the vacuum reservoir and brackets, the ATF tank and brackets and all the vacuum hoses for the system, wiring for the trans sub-harness and ATF temp feed to the speedo (or run gauges..).

Funny you should mention it but I happen to have chopped sections of all of the above except for the breast tin, so if you want piccies or measurements drop me a line.

I've probably forgotten something...
Ctefeh

PS. The trans from mount is A-S unique BTW.

[ Edited on 3/6/2007 by ctefeh ]


Casper - June 3rd, 2007 at 08:09 PM

Many thanks I will let you know