Author |
Message |
volvofan94 Samba Member
Joined: April 04, 2022 Posts: 22
|
Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2022 2:16 pm Post subject: VW Buggy Transmission on Opposite Day |
|
|
Hey All,
My Buggy project has come along nicely, but ran into an issue with my transmission where reverse gear moves the car forward and the forward 1-4 gears move the car backwards. It’s Opposite Day!
How do I fix this? I’m hoping the transmission doesn’t need to be removed, but at this point it’s wishful thinking. No grinding when selecting gears and the shift linkage underwent a complete overhaul. When the car moves I don’t hear grinding noises in either direction.
The transmission is a swing axle and I removed material from the bell housing to fit an engine from a 1970 Beetle (6v to 12v flywheel conversion).
Thanks! |
|
Back to top |
|
|
jsturtlebuggy Samba Member
Joined: August 24, 2005 Posts: 4496 Location: Fair Oaks/Orangevale, CA
|
Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2022 2:31 pm Post subject: Re: VW Buggy Transmission on Opposite Day |
|
|
It sound like ring gear has been flopped to other side of pinion.
With a VW type 1 transaxle this was done to use a reverse rotation engine such as a Corvair.
VW also did this with Bus transaxles that used reduction boxes.
What this history of the transaxle?
Fixing it requires disassembly of transaxle. _________________ Joseph
Fair Oaks/Orangevale, CA
Elrod Motorsports
Motion Tire Motorsports
Having fun with Dune Buggies since 1970
Into Volkswagens since 1960 |
|
Back to top |
|
|
67rustavenger Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2015 Posts: 9663 Location: Oregon
|
Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2022 3:53 pm Post subject: Re: VW Buggy Transmission on Opposite Day |
|
|
jsturtlebuggy wrote: |
It sound like ring gear has been flopped to other side of pinion.
With a VW type 1 transaxle this was done to use a reverse rotation engine such as a Corvair.
VW also did this with Bus transaxles that used reduction boxes.
What this history of the transaxle?
Fixing it requires disassembly of transaxle. |
Totally agree.
I had a high school mate that had his Baja trans rebuilt.
The builder installed the R&P on the opposite side.
Result? 1 forward and 4 reverse gears.
The mechanic fixed it in a day. _________________ I have learned over the years.
Cheap parts are gonna disappoint you.
Buy Once, Cry Once!
There's never enough time to do it right the first time. But there's always enough time to do it thrice.
GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76760 Location: Sneaking up behind you
|
Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2022 3:55 pm Post subject: Re: VW Buggy Transmission on Opposite Day |
|
|
Yup... it was setup for a mid engine. So by putting it in a rear engine car you need to flip the diff/ring gear.
Not as easy as it sounds. _________________ Glenn
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
Member #1009
#BlueSquare |
|
Back to top |
|
|
oprn Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2016 Posts: 12632 Location: Western Canada
|
Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2022 4:58 pm Post subject: Re: VW Buggy Transmission on Opposite Day |
|
|
Or it was rebuilt for a split window Bus or VW Thing... _________________ We had the stone age, the bronze age, the industrial age and now we are in the age of mass deception and mind control for corporate profit. (The mass media age) |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76760 Location: Sneaking up behind you
|
Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2022 5:07 pm Post subject: Re: VW Buggy Transmission on Opposite Day |
|
|
oprn wrote: |
Or it was rebuilt for a split window Bus or VW Thing... |
Did Things have RG? _________________ Glenn
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
Member #1009
#BlueSquare |
|
Back to top |
|
|
jsturtlebuggy Samba Member
Joined: August 24, 2005 Posts: 4496 Location: Fair Oaks/Orangevale, CA
|
Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2022 6:07 pm Post subject: Re: VW Buggy Transmission on Opposite Day |
|
|
VW Things Type 181 in USA only, in 1973-74 had IRS rear suspension.
The Type 181 Safari made in Mexico and sold outside the USA came with swingaxle and reduction boxes. _________________ Joseph
Fair Oaks/Orangevale, CA
Elrod Motorsports
Motion Tire Motorsports
Having fun with Dune Buggies since 1970
Into Volkswagens since 1960 |
|
Back to top |
|
|
volvofan94 Samba Member
Joined: April 04, 2022 Posts: 22
|
Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2022 10:17 pm Post subject: Re: VW Buggy Transmission on Opposite Day |
|
|
jsturtlebuggy wrote: |
It sound like ring gear has been flopped to other side of pinion.
With a VW type 1 transaxle this was done to use a reverse rotation engine such as a Corvair.
VW also did this with Bus transaxles that used reduction boxes.
What this history of the transaxle?
Fixing it requires disassembly of transaxle. |
I agree with you too, thanks for the suggestion! Honestly, until I saw your post, I forgot the seller mentioned already converting the transmission to run a Corvair engine when I purchased the Buggy. My plan was to run my VW engine, so I didn’t give it a second thought. Lol.
Now to get the transmission repaired to work with my VW engine. Appreciate everyone’s help!
Thanks! |
|
Back to top |
|
|
|