Engine removal

[58Sleeper]

I am trying to remove the top two bolts on my engine, but as they are loosened, it seems the bolts keep winding. Does that mean the screw stem is not properly mounted into the case of the transmission?

Has anyone dealt with this problem before and how to remove the engine in this case?

[60ragtop]

They are a nut and bolt depending on which engine you have in there so you need to put a wrench on the other side to hold it.
There is a tool to make it easier

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Rick
Certified Mechanic by the State of Michigan in 1977
ASA certified in 1987
Certified Hunter Wheel Alignment Master Technician 1986

[Zundfolge1432]

I saw a guy use vise grips once

[Sharp64]

Or wedge a 15 box end wrench on the tranny side. When you get it out put a D bolt in its place.
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1985 Westy Money Pit
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[Cusser]

Get a helper or the fancy tool or use a Vise-grips or box wrench to keep the one side from turning.

Once 1971 year engines arrived, those had a threaded boss on the upper left and a bolt from the front side.
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[58Sleeper]

What is this tool called? I have a 36hp in a 59 beetle.

Everything seems to be original besides all the rust and fuel pump..

[58Sleeper]

Duh, it is written right on the too. I found it.

-M

[60ragtop]

[58Sleeper]

Ma' Man! Thank you for the link. The prices I was finding was over $60.00.

-58Sleeper

[Sharp64]

[6T5 square]

I know this is going to seem ghetto but it has been working for me for years

I took a 1 1/2" piece of a sturdy wire coat hanger. Cleaned it off real good and then welded it across the top of the bolt. When the bolt spins, the wire hits the side of the trans housing and it wont turn. This allows me to tighten the nut without having to go under the car.

like I said- ghetto but you cant beat the price
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65 square 1500S (weezer) sold but always on my mind
60 beetle (Ned)

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[60ragtop]

My choice method is once off, clean up the threads, oil and use dum-dum putty aka strip putty on the trans side to hold the bolt in, works like a charm.
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Rick
Certified Mechanic by the State of Michigan in 1977
ASA certified in 1987
Certified Hunter Wheel Alignment Master Technician 1986