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PostPosted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 7:07 pm    Post subject: Engine not level? Reply with quote

Hi

I am a newbie to VW's with a 67 vert. While looking at the engine today I realized it hangs lower on the left side (I initially thought it was the gasket being bad, bud then realized the engine is lower on one side).

Would the cause be the transmission mount?
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 25, 2018 7:41 am    Post subject: Re: Engine not level? Reply with quote

Do I see a gap between engine and transmission?

How about a photo of the entire engine?

And post either:
1. Clearer photos

2. Way-clearer photos
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 25, 2018 8:25 am    Post subject: Re: Engine not level? Reply with quote

Check mounts, frame horns and cradle. KKinda looks like the whole thing is not far enough forward. Also, that is the wrong seal for the firewall.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:02 am    Post subject: Re: Engine not level? Reply with quote

check for bent frame horns put the car on a flat floor measure from the fame horn to the floor on both sides not to the cross frame
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 25, 2018 5:13 pm    Post subject: Re: Engine not level? Reply with quote

Thanks for the suggestions. After taking measurements, it appears the engine is level (after checking height from horn, also checked height to valve covers - there pretty even).

So it seems the front engine cover plate drops on one side, as well the left rear cylinder plate being lower in rear

Below are more pictures. Thanks for all the help


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PostPosted: Wed Apr 25, 2018 6:44 pm    Post subject: Re: Engine not level? Reply with quote

ok its level, but you have big gaps.

1.. Sheet metal on motor maybe bent, bend it back into place.

2.. Motor mounts have softened and shrunk, causing motor to tilt back down, increasing gaps, inspect mounts, replace as needed.

3.. Bug body is bent, very unikely


You need new motor to body rubber seals.


Good Luck, Bug On!
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 26, 2018 1:12 pm    Post subject: Re: Engine not level? Reply with quote

Thanks for the suggestions. Appreciate the items to do and look for.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 26, 2018 3:14 pm    Post subject: Re: Engine not level? Reply with quote

if you pull the motor to get things right and install the seals, consider installing the firewall sound proofing, vw part vendors offer some good reproductions of this important noise reduction material. Just be sure you use ALL the factory clils to prevent the padding from falling off and blocking the fan inlet!

The only practical way to install the firewall is with the motor removed., so plan ahead, the rubber seals are easier to install with motor out, while your at it, new fuel hose under the car if needed, since you will have one end disconnected for motor pull then you can at same time relocate the fire hazard duel filter under the car near the tranny where if it leaks, there is no spark source, as it is, if yours dumps fuel it will be on the dizzie, spark, kaboom!

also see link below this here post on safety wires and engine fires, this issue needs to be addressed on all classic Bugs, even yours

You engine bay looks pretty nice, classic two horn aircleaner and all, just get that firewall padding installed, a little clean up, remove that fuel filter, and replace the rubber and you will habe a pretty sanitary stock looking motor bay. It will tidy up nicely!


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PostPosted: Thu Apr 26, 2018 4:01 pm    Post subject: Re: Engine not level? Reply with quote

bluebus86 wrote:
if you pull the motor to get things right and install the seals, consider installing the firewall sound proofing, vw part vendors offer some good reproductions of this important noise reduction material. Just be sure you use ALL the factory clils to prevent the padding from falling off and blocking the fan inlet!

The only practical way to install the firewall is with the motor removed., so plan ahead, the rubber seals are easier to install with motor out, while your at it, new fuel hose under the car if needed, since you will have one end disconnected for motor pull then you can at same time relocate the fire hazard duel filter under the car near the tranny where if it leaks, there is no spark source, as it is, if yours dumps fuel it will be on the dizzie, spark, kaboom!

also see link below this here post on safety wires and engine fires, this issue needs to be addressed on all classic Bugs, even yours

You engine bay looks pretty nice, classic two horn aircleaner and all, just get that firewall padding installed, a little clean up, remove that fuel filter, and replace the rubber and you will habe a pretty sanitary stock looking motor bay. It will tidy up nicely!


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firewall sound proofing, vw part vendors offer some good reproductions of this important noise reduction material.


i think you are mistaken the stuff that is sold today is crap .
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 26, 2018 4:08 pm    Post subject: Re: Engine not level? Reply with quote

read this and see what you think about tar boards


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PostPosted: Thu Apr 26, 2018 8:22 pm    Post subject: Re: Engine not level? Reply with quote

Thanks,

I am going to check the mounts, but figuring the mounts are shot. Never pulled an engine on a bug before, but from what I've seen it appears a lot easier then my old 289 I did 35 yrs ago. Just debating when, as it is a weekend driver that I just drive around town - never further than 15 miles. Thinking I may wait till I need to do something else such as the clutch, motor, or trans gives problems (car runs well right now). With the light driving hoping it is not subjected to too much heat from the bad rubbers.

I do want to add the tar boards, probably I'll buy the ones from Chris Vallone, as well as cleaning up and repainting the tin while the engine is out. Also thinking of purchasing one of the restored pierburg fuel pumps, as they have a screen in them already, so thinking I do not need to have another filter.

Btw, already have the restored carburetor from volkbitz, with the barbed, threaded fitting. Did that based upon your thread on the fittings pulling out and wanted piece of mind without adding wires. Great warning, as I too have seen too many burned up cars.
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