TheSamba.com :: View topic - Wow! Removing the engine is just that easy...

Tue Sep 23, 2008 8:29 pm

I needed to replace the frozen motor in my 73 Super Beetle. So, tonite with beer in hand, the motor was on the floor in roughly 30 minutes. Not too bad for my first time.

Now its time to get the new motor together and to get it installed this weekend.

Thank you for letting me brag for a few minutes.

Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:40 pm

its hilarious after you do it the first time cuz you are like "oh....thats it? really?"

very easy if you have the right tools. getting it back in takes a little more time, but i am getting faster everytime i do it.

i was thinking about taking out my engine to change spark plugs. its not that much more time, and i wont have to cut up my knuckles. :wink:

Tue Sep 23, 2008 11:04 pm

Crippler wrote: I was thinking about taking out my engine to change spark plugs. its not that much more time, and i wont have to cut up my knuckles. :wink:

Cut access holes instead; Glenn has a photo. I also did this on mine 25 years ago.

Tue Sep 23, 2008 11:37 pm

Our first time we had it in and out three times in the matter of about an hour. When I first realized we had to pull it, I was a bit nervous, but after the fact, no biggie. I was also surprised that I could literally pick up the transmission and walk around with it at my leisure.

Wed Sep 24, 2008 5:10 am

Cusser wrote: Crippler wrote: I was thinking about taking out my engine to change spark plugs. its not that much more time, and i wont have to cut up my knuckles. :wink:

Cut access holes instead; Glenn has a photo. I also did this on mine 25 years ago.

Wed Sep 24, 2008 6:41 am

i too cut holes for the 1 and 3 spark plug. very good idea.. thanks Glen!!!! i also cut two holes to access the air/fuel screws on my dual dellarto's, very very easy to to everything now...

Wed Sep 24, 2008 7:19 am

Any body has a better pic of those wholes, I can't really see anything, is too dark....

Wed Sep 24, 2008 7:32 am

it's just a 1.5 inch hole dead on with the spark plug so you can get an extension with spark plug socket in there. the holes i have for the carb is just to get a flat head screw driver through.