Hi Guys
Well, I got around to pulling the engine out of a 75 bug given to us last month -- was waiting for a nice day and yesterday was it. Amazing how easy that is! The hardest part is documenting the connections (it is a FI model). Jan Anderson's trick of sliding the engine out the side seems so much easier than out the back -- it worked great so thanks again. I also noticed that the engine's top driver's side bolt is easier to get to by taking the left rear tire off. I could actually see the bolt this way - I had a hard time finding it, laying under the car.
I'd like to open the case and inspect it, replace bearings, etc.
I did notice some what-looks-like engine oil on the clutch plate, so this is probably due to a bad engine seal behind the clutch plate, right? What is a good way to make sure the case is not cracked? Also if (hopefully not 'when') the case needs to be line bored, where (near CT) would I get this done? There's a fair amount of rust on the tins and fan shroud. I've noticed some relatively inexpensive replacement parts -- are these advisable or should I clean and reuse the originals? This one is a FI model. Is there a way to test this engine outside of the car once I get it all back together?
Lotsa questions - the first of many, I am sure.
Thanks! Remco