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early and late engines/gearboxs
torana - April 14th, 2012 at 11:12 AM

hi guys

i have a '67 fasty and i want to transfer its gearbox and engine to my '72.
the '72 has no engine/gearbox or mounts.

will they fit across?
looks like the drive shafts are different.
i know the wheels are, but not sure what else.

also, whats with the long wheel stud on each wheel on the late model fasties??

thanks guys :)

Muz


Joel - April 14th, 2012 at 01:07 PM

Lotta work in that, the 67 is swing axle, the 72 is IRS so you would be better off looking for an IRS gearbox.

Also the 67 engine probably wont have the mounting studs for the hanger bar the later type 3s use.


rebel - April 14th, 2012 at 01:39 PM

Where are you located ?
Would be better to get late running gear as it would be cheaper and original than go to all that work


torana - April 14th, 2012 at 03:27 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Joel
Lotta work in that, the 67 is swing axle, the 72 is IRS so you would be better off looking for an IRS gearbox.

Also the 67 engine probably wont have the mounting studs for the hanger bar the later type 3s use.


DAMN !!!
i was dreading that answer....lol
"was" going to be a cheap rebuild...lol
thanks Joel

in sth aust, rebel :)


rebel - April 14th, 2012 at 06:24 PM

what prefix is the engine if its to its swing only if its uo its universal and has holes for moustache engine bar


torana - April 15th, 2012 at 06:17 PM

i'll have a look at the engine number.
all else failing, does anyone have a REALLY cheap engine and gearbox?? :(


grumble - April 15th, 2012 at 06:36 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by torana
i'll have a look at the engine number.
all else failing, does anyone have a REALLY cheap engine and gearbox?? :(

I have engines and gearboxes but it depends what you mean by "Cheap"pm if interested


vlad01 - April 17th, 2012 at 08:36 PM

if anyone needs an IRS box, I have a single side cover with very low ks, best box I ever experienced in a vw.

Probable will never need it. PM if anyone is interested.