Engine removal

This would be a UK Combi??

May we know the year and which engine??

Speedy Jim

No. In the US (for example), '71 and earlier used a Type 1 engine and some had a bracket at the rear of the engine for support. '72 and later all used a Type 4 engine, the largest being 2.0L. In the US this was FI; in Britain I understand the same engine was used with a carb(s).

The Type 4 engines had a monstrous support beam under/thru the engine; this beam bolted to the side rails of the Bus.

Some years the tranny is designed to remain *in* the car when removing the engine, '68 thru '71 could be removed as a unit.

So..............What year and what engine??

Oh..............You may also post to: uk.rec.cars.vw.aircooled (UK) if anyone is listening on there.

Cheers, Jim

Jim

I'm not sure about the year as we only have the back half.. We believe its a 1970 model or there abouts. Also think it's an 1800 cc motor. It has a large crossmember underneath/through the engine with an engine mounting. There it also a mounting at the front of the gearbox. It seems there must be another mounting above the gearbox. I begin to think it's one that you have to seperate the motor from the gearbox. What do you think?

Regards

Errol

Yes, you have it correct. With a jack under the engine, remove the

Now you can slide the engine back enough to clear the clutch from the driveshaft and then lower it down.

Haynes has a good manual covering this engine: ISBN 0 85696 614 2 "VW Transporter"

Speedy Jim

Jim

Thank you very much for that. You have saved my mate and I a lot of dramas.

Have a happy and properous new year.

Regards

Errol