[T2] 77 bus

[Dave Gillingham]

Agree that the jack points are not safe.  Go for the torsion tube.  Still,
as good a learning experience as R&Ring an engine might be, it is
challenging - especially solo.  I think the better, and more useful
learning experience might be getting it going again after the engine is
back in.

On Mon, Dec 10, 2018 at 7:00 AM Bob Reuter <accessys at smart.net> wrote:

>
> I wouldn't trust my jack points as far as I could throw my bus.
> I have the lowered floor and it has two in square tube framing so I
> usually jack there, jack stands go on the torsion tubes unless needing to
> work there (rare)
>
> Bob
>
> On Sun, 9 Dec 2018, cdreike wrote:
>
> > Deanah
> > You have received some excellent advice from some good experience guys.
> However maybe you are having some problem just getting started. Try
> something simple such as removing the rear bumper. Do have jack stands and
> a hydraulic jack. Try simply lifting the rear of your bus and putting it on
> the jack stands. Be sure to put the stands under a solid place such as the
> torsion tubes or the jack points.
> > Guys, where should the jack be placed?
> > Good wrenching.
> > Chris
> > 64 DD Kamper Kit
> > 71 sunroof
> >
> > Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID
> >
> > Robert Mann <robtmann7 at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >> 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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> >>> On Sun, Dec 9, 2018 at 5:02 PM Bob Reuter <accessys at smart.net> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>>
> >>>> 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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