[T2] 77 bus

[Bob Reuter]

that is for a manual tranny
an auto tranny engine can be removed differently and do not need to remove 
those bolts.
but you have to remove the PITA 3 flex plate bolts

Bob


On Mon, 10 Dec 2018, Al Brase wrote:

> 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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