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Pete VW Samba Member
Joined: April 29, 2017 Posts: 26 Location: Hayward Wi / Placida, Fl
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Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2017 8:23 am Post subject: help first time removing engine from my 1973 Thing |
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I have read a lot of the info on removing VW engines and looked at videos. I have found only two nuts and one bolt. I removed these and the engine has started to separate but still tight at the top. I don't want to crack case. Should I just proceed? I see not signs of a boss or stud. The three I removed two at bottom and top driver side..
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74 Thing Samba Member
Joined: September 02, 2004 Posts: 7390
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Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2017 9:40 am Post subject: Re: help first time removing engine from my 1973 Thing |
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There is one on the passenger side top you are missing. It is blind and the nut is inside the engine compartment. There is a bolt that goes through the starter and the other side comes out in the engine compartment and it threaded on there. Reach behind the engine and feel for it. |
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Pete VW Samba Member
Joined: April 29, 2017 Posts: 26 Location: Hayward Wi / Placida, Fl
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Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2017 10:09 am Post subject: Re: help first time removing engine from my 1973 Thing |
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I found it!!! I am a little slow in following instructions.
Engine is out. Body on pan is going into paint next week.
I am sure I will need more help as I go forward.
Thanks
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4118thing Samba Member
Joined: July 26, 2016 Posts: 120 Location: WNC
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Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2017 10:15 am Post subject: Re: help first time removing engine from my 1973 Thing |
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Good thread. I would like the opposite. I will be re-installing an engine, that unfortunately I did not remove, and I'd like to read instructions for doing that. |
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mondshine Samba Member
Joined: October 27, 2006 Posts: 2769 Location: The World's Motor Capital
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911pickup Samba Member
Joined: March 06, 2004 Posts: 625 Location: Near Goats on the Roof
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Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2017 12:49 pm Post subject: Re: help first time removing engine from my 1973 Thing |
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Getting at the bolt behind the fan shroud was fun (not).
For the install I bought an extra long ratchet wrench 17/19mm to get the needed leverage for my old arms.
Made getting that bolt tight a much easier. |
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