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| posted on October 18th, 2008 at 09:41 PM |
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automatic transmission
could someone please tell me which engine would allow me to make a 1971 1500cc beetle auto.
I have a disability and cannot change the gears
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| posted on October 19th, 2008 at 01:32 PM |
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If you want to put a Full auto out of a Type 3 into a Beetle then you will have to do a fair bit of modifying
there was a semi auot Beetle that you need to use the gear selector to change gear but it dosent have a clutch 68 to 72
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| posted on October 19th, 2008 at 03:43 PM |
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I have seen a few VW trikes with an automatic EA81 or EA82 subaru engine. Modifying the body work isn't a problem. We will be using a completely
new fibreglass shell to allow the added height needed for the wheelchair
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| posted on October 19th, 2008 at 09:11 PM |
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get the gearbox out of a automatic Type 3 for your trike
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| posted on October 19th, 2008 at 09:54 PM |
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My Trike has a type three auto fitted c/w subaru 2 ltr quad cam
I also have two auto type three gear boxes here for sale
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mobbug
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| posted on October 20th, 2008 at 09:22 AM |
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Thanks everyone.
Could you please tell me if the type 3 is a reasonably simple swap or do the mounts need changing? While we are at it is it worth changing to IRS?
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| posted on October 20th, 2008 at 03:17 PM |
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I forgot to ask, how common are the type 3 autos and how much do you think they should cost
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| posted on October 20th, 2008 at 03:39 PM |
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as per above its LOTS of work
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| posted on October 20th, 2008 at 04:17 PM |
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quite simply, it's not a bolt in setup.
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| posted on October 20th, 2008 at 05:48 PM |
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A semi auto would bolt straight in but it does require specific engine mods to work and a different shifter as well.Doing a complete auto insert would
require removal of the frame horns and fabrication of a mount to support the box and engine but it is doable...just $$$$ and time and fab skills.
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| posted on October 22nd, 2008 at 03:07 PM |
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Thanks everyone, have been looking everywhere for a type 3 auto gearbox. They are almost impossible to find.
How much more modification is needed to use the Subaru gearbox instead?
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| posted on October 22nd, 2008 at 04:20 PM |
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I have one in Sydney where are u located ???
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| posted on October 22nd, 2008 at 04:33 PM |
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South Australia
how reliable are they? Since it sounds like you need to modify the rear end a reasonable amount would it be worth doing a little more and using a
Japanese transmission/engine combined
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