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Post by PICTUP on Feb 24, 2020 20:11:13 GMT -8
So clean
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Post by Rob Sannes on Feb 24, 2020 20:52:10 GMT -8
Not as clean as I thought it would be haha. Turns out I need to swap out nose cones over as well. The tunnel type transaxle will only fit in my 56 with a 62 to 67 bus nose cone and hockystick. The 56's transaxle was solid mounted and I think I will be using a stock style front and rear transaxle mounts. I need dig out another transaxle cradle. I have a heavy duty one but I need to clean it up before I can use it to test fit it all.
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Post by PICTUP on Feb 26, 2020 19:32:11 GMT -8
What is a 'hockystick'? You mean hockey stick? You Americans, LOL!!! Sorry Rob, you are doing great stuff there!! I had no idea there was so much to deal with regarding different years for Beetles. I am so lame.....keep teaching me!
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Post by stude on Feb 27, 2020 13:09:05 GMT -8
This is how we used to modify the mounts they must have a better mount now and yes the nosecone and hockey stick. What's wrong with the old trans that must have the hockey stick and nosecone.
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Post by Rob Sannes on Feb 27, 2020 20:08:10 GMT -8
This is how we used to modify the mounts they must have a better mount now and yes the nosecone and hockey stick. What's wrong with the old trans that must have the hockey stick and nosecone. That's cool, making it work! I am going to use the nose cone and "Hockey Stick" from the previous close ratio box. It was solid mounted and I'm switching it for a cb performance stockish style mounts. This is a shot of the difference in the height of the selector shaft. The left is for the 56 and the one right will fit the later cars.
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Post by Rob Sannes on Mar 1, 2020 14:40:45 GMT -8
More transaxle swap stuff Pulling off tubes. Then I find a threaded super diff? What now? I had a bit of a melt down but a quick internet search later Pull the side cover off and pull the diff with the axles on. Knock out the pin and unscrew the the threaded collar This is a nice looking diff the steel looks to be good quality. The axles and tubes will be re used.
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Post by PICTUP on Mar 1, 2020 17:47:48 GMT -8
You must be serious now...you changed your avatar
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Post by Volktales on Mar 1, 2020 19:54:28 GMT -8
Spiffy diffy!
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Post by Rob Sannes on Mar 2, 2020 9:42:03 GMT -8
Oh yeah Don I am so serious!
Such a long way to go still.
Greg tells me that on Tuesday he is picking up my 69, so I need a car to drive.
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Post by PICTUP on Mar 2, 2020 20:54:44 GMT -8
I would say that is motivating!
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Post by Rob Sannes on Mar 12, 2020 12:49:38 GMT -8
So Guys see anything funny here? Installed axles on to my transaxle the other day things were a bit of a pain but I managed. I had purchased a set of seamless boots. CSP makes a kit that has boots shims clamps and axle seal set with cotter pins, and best of all a sticker. The boots that were on the car were nice quality didnt leak but my transaxle builder said since I had it that far apart I should do the seamless boots, but I chickend out putting on the new boots and went ahead and bolted it all up. Cool now the fun stuff, feeling like I'm gonna have a roller by the end of the day. Then it happens. I have one of those moments when I realize I'm not as smart as I think I am. As I'm lining up the shock mounts and getting ready to bolt the tubes to the spring plate I realized I had installed my axle tubes bacwards. I gave up and went in for the day. Next day I pull it all back out pull off the tubes and clean up all the gasket and silicone mess. At this point I'm still mad at myself and I decided why not embarrass myself further and destroy my seamless boots by attempting to install them. So turned them inside out and in to the water to simmer for 10 minutes at 180° F I checked for any sharp burrs on the bell, applied a little grease. Then grabbed 2 screwdrivers and gave it hell. Start with the boot inside out, put the big end of the boot over the bell. Quicky put the screwdrivers in a criscross patern through the little end and pry the little end over the bell. And before I knew it. I knew I had just gotten lucky and would tear the next one. Still not sure how I managed but I did it twice in a row. Seamless boots for the first time on any vw I have ever owned or worked on. Now I only still have a enormous amout to do on this project.
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Post by PICTUP on Mar 12, 2020 19:32:05 GMT -8
Lookin' pretty factory there Rob!
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Post by Volktales on Mar 12, 2020 21:39:16 GMT -8
It is very easy to get those axle housings mixed up. I almost did it myself on the Ghia...
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Post by Rob Sannes on Mar 13, 2020 19:18:54 GMT -8
So Guys see anything funny here? Installed axles on to my transaxle the other day things were a bit of a pain but I managed. I had purchased a set of seamless boots. CSP makes a kit that has boots shims clamps and axle seal set with cotter pins, and best of all a sticker. The boots that were on the car were nice quality didnt leak but my transaxle builder said since I had it that far apart I should do the seamless boots, but I chickend out putting on the new boots and went ahead and bolted it all up. Cool now the fun stuff, feeling like I'm gonna have a roller by the end of the day. Then it happens. I have one of those moments when I realize I'm not as smart as I think I am. As I'm lining up the shock mounts and getting ready to bolt the tubes to the spring plate I realized I had installed my axle tubes bacwards. I gave up and went in for the day. Next day I pull it all back out pull off the tubes and clean up all the gasket and silicone mess. At this point I'm still mad at myself and I decided why not embarrass myself further and destroy my seamless boots by attempting to install them. So turned them inside out and in to the water to simmer for 10 minutes at 180° F I checked for any sharp burrs on the bell, applied a little grease. Then grabbed 2 screwdrivers and gave it hell. Start with the boot inside out, put the big end of the boot over the bell. Quicky put the screwdrivers in a criscross patern through the little end and pry the little end over the bell. And before I knew it. I knew I had just gotten lucky and would tear the next one. Still not sure how I managed but I did it twice in a row. Seamless boots for the first time on any vw I have ever owned or worked on. Now I only still have a enormous amout to do on this project. Got back at it today and got the axle housings sorted and re installed the trans axle Bolted up the axle housings. This car has limiting straps and a kafer bar adds a bit extra to the job. I also re installed the starter. This one is a high tourq self supporting type of starter so no bushing to worry about. this car has a modified upper mounting bolt guess the starter caused issues mounting the motor. . I have one bearing that is a bit noisy so I ordered up a pair. Then I will get the brakes back on.
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Post by PICTUP on Mar 15, 2020 10:16:34 GMT -8
Does that starter bolt look like that so one didn't need to get a wrench on it for tightening the nut?
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