[T2] 77 bus

[Robert Mann]

You appear doomed to engage the best mechanic you can find, if you are
going to get your vehicle reliable again.  Can you not then discuss with
the mechanic how much you'd save by not having him take out the
engine/trans?  I'm sure you're wise to replace, or at least POR-15, the
tank; that will be done while the engine is out.  A coherent sequence of
operations like that, performed by a mechanic familiar with your typ-4
engine, is the best way to get on the road soon.  It is not proven that you
would, all in all, spend less in your much lengthier process starting with
your learning to drop the motor.  Perhaps you can find, so handy to Juarez
and other Mexican towns where VW mechanics became very good at dropping &
rebuilding VW motors, a v experienced typ-4 mechanic keen to earn a living
...

My '57 1200 bus had to be rebuilt in Mexico City (ran big-end but without
slapping a rod thru the crankcase).  The resulting motor was v g, and
cheap, with clearly defined fees.  Engine removal was a minor item on their
impressive price list, in 1967.  How much remains in that former VW-mfg
nation of that line of expertise?
     Seriously, a proven record of experience with air-cooled VW could be a
strong reason for accepting an immigrant pronto.

Good luck yanqui

Robt Mann
'73 1600dp Devon camper


On Mon, Dec 10, 2018 at 12:24 PM Deanah Alexander <deanaha at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks for the advice and encouragement. I am in TX panhandle, a few VW
> mechanics around.I want to learn so I can fix things later on. But have
> made so little progress in the past year, I guess I am just frustrated
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> >
> > where are you located.
> >
> > unless you learn to do it yourself you will pay lots of money to fewer
> and
> > fewer QUALIFIED mechanics.
> > it is not impossible with a little over the shoulder assistance, but you
> > really need to be able to do it yourself if at all possible.
> >
> > dropping an engine, even the big 2liter engine is not that hard. just be
> > prepared for the significant weight of a 2 liter engine.
> >
> > also if at all possible KEEP the fuel injection the engine runs better
> and
> > once working is dang near unbreakable.
> > a solid state ignition such as a crane may be a better place to put your
> > money
> >
> > just ask I am sure folks here can and will help
> >
> > Bob
> > 78 auto bus
> >
> >
> > On Sun, 9 Dec 2018, Deanah Alexander wrote:
> >
> > > I am agonizing over what to do with my bus. I had great plans to
> rebuild
> > it
> > > myself, but it seems that is beyond my capability. I can read the
> books,
> > > look at youtube and still am confused. So now my plea for advice is:
> > should
> > > I drop the motor and take it to get rebuilt by a VW mechanic. or
> > > should i just haul
> > > the whole thing over and let them drop and rebuild the motor ( plus I
> > need
> > > to put in new gas tank. And how do I ensure that I am dealing with a
> good
> > > mechanic? I want to keep the Fuel injection but have already been told
> > > that is too hard, to just put in carbs
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