mikes beetle has had a whine in the transmission for years but its getting real bad. he ordered a rebuilt one and it just came in. lets swap out the noisy one and change the clutch while the engine is out.
one mans junk is another mans treasure…
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Nice to see you work on a bug that isn’t full of decades worth of neglect.
Ok well I has never even though of the melted soldier to the part trick.. but I won't forget it either, thanks Mustie!
Are Thing transaxles (and axles) stronger than Type 1's? Would an IRS Thing trans go into a Beetle / Ghia without major mods / fabricating?
You ni I could sure agree with you the power going thru the transmission causing it to wear out ! It's Amazing how power works ! ⚡⚡⚡
I don't own one. But I want to get one . I got my license in a 72 bug 42 years ago. They are great little cars.
"Some metal coloring"
Some? Some. SOME
4 years late…you forgot to replace the O-ring on the flywheel 😉
Great video, really helped 😄
Another great video. I really enjoyed this and I've never worked on a VW.
In high school in the 80s, my best friend had a Super Beetle, an oval, and a Baja. I spent many weekend and night hours helping him do jobs like this, but it usually involved a lot of busted knuckles, cussing, and an occasional flying wrench. I just picked up a ‘67 Squareback, and my own personal VW journey begins…
I've had 11 Volkswagens. Yeah the transmissions get worn and make noise. You dont realize it until you replace/rebuild it.
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I have a swing transaxle to replace. Do you recommend any parts to replace as long as I have the engine and trans out? Rubber mounts, hardware, axle bearings etc.? Thanks! Love your videos and learning!
Looking for a camper bus for work and weekend trips
I've owned 12 bugs and one fast back. I own a VW trike now, have to get it going. Also may be making a trip to Michigan to get another bug (Beetle).. It's been years but I still love them. First car was a 63 for 50 bucks. Earliest was a 59 newest was a 68. No newer than that. I love watching so Thank you for the entertainment and reminders of years gone by.
re: Starter/engine bolt. I push it through, and with one hand stick a putty knife in the threads to keep it from sliding back, and with the other hand, start the nut. Then I go get some bandaids, cause my arms are all skun up. There's probably a brake hose clip that would work as a tool to do the same thing.