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 max1962
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| posted on March 1st, 2009 at 11:48 AM |
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L beetle to 1962 engine and gearbox swap
has any one done an engine and trans swap from L beetle to a type 1 1962 sedan ? if so is there any modification required to fit he later 1600 twin
port and trans. The code on the motor is AD cheers,max
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 posted on March 1st, 2009 at 01:12 PM |
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the only thing I know is the gearbox and rear suspension on an L beetle is IRS with CV Joints...
the 1962 beetle had swing rear axles ..
so they are NOT interchangeable...
Many beetles - all years - have 1600 engines fitted...
You could just bolt in the 1600 engine...
but the 12 volt clutch is 200mm where as the 6 volt clutch is 180mm
this has been done many times....
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| posted on March 1st, 2009 at 03:24 PM |
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most ppl just machine the old 6v flywheels to bolt upto the 1600 engine
saves frigging around changing clutches, starters, clearance bellhousing etc
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max1962
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| posted on March 1st, 2009 at 05:44 PM |
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I have the trans and engine just wondering if it's a straight forward swap ie bolt in etc
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| posted on March 1st, 2009 at 05:55 PM |
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no its not unfortunately, the rear suspension is very different so the gearbox wont go straight in. it requires a conversion
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| posted on March 1st, 2009 at 08:17 PM |
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has anyone attempted this, is it event worth it or should I be looking at modifying the flywheel and starter to match the old gear box? any
suggestions ?
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| posted on March 1st, 2009 at 08:45 PM |
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It is easier to change the pans over
But a L bug pan wont fit a 62
you need a converted 69 semi auto pan or a 1976 pan
The L bug has an IRS gear box and the 62 a swing axle
2 entirley different thiings
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| posted on March 2nd, 2009 at 12:43 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by max1962
I have the trans and engine just wondering if it's a straight forward swap ie bolt in etc
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You could bolt the original gearbox to the 1600 engine..
I believe that may be fairly straight forward..
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| posted on March 3rd, 2009 at 05:43 PM |
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ok, what's the best gearbox for highway that's will work well with the 1600 and that will fit into the 62 with out major mods?
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| posted on March 3rd, 2009 at 08:49 PM |
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1500 swinger 
1600s love the 4.125 boxes
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