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| posted on November 28th, 2005 at 01:38 PM |
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74 beetle front gearbox mount replacement
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 |
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| posted on November 28th, 2005 at 01:43 PM |
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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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| posted on November 28th, 2005 at 01:59 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by soscon
Also, I want to buy a workshop manual.
Can anyone help me?
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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=28...
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!!!
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| posted on November 28th, 2005 at 04:04 PM |
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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!
Go hard or go home!!!!
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