[T2] 77 bus

[Al Brase]

In fact, removal takes a somewhat different course, because 72-79 have
motor mounts at the top of the bell housing and the two bolts must be
removed. It is a little tricky to do this. A long extension reaching over
the trans from the front  makes it pretty easy.

On Mon, Dec 10, 2018 at 3:59 PM Bob Reuter <accessys at smart.net> wrote:

>
>
> no the rear skirt on a 77 is not removable.
>
> Bob
>
>
> On Mon, 10 Dec 2018, cdreike wrote:
>
> > As I said, try something simple to see how it feels.
> > Is the rear skirt removable as on my 71 and of course my 64?
> >
> > Chris
> >
> >
> > Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID
> >
> > Dave Gillingham <dave at coronado-realty.com> wrote:
> >
> >> 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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