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I've volunteered to help my mate swap the exhaust on his 1303. I've never worked on a Beetle before but how hard can it be?
Does it need to be up in the air to do it? I'm going to his house and I don't want to get there and find myself needing a jack or ramps.
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Paul
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Dead easy, just a few bolts. Definitely easier if the  end is up in the air though...no access to a jack/stands/ramps at all? |
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Dead easy, just a few bolts. Definitely easier if the end is up in the air though...no access to a jack/stands/ramps at all? Thanks. I can take them with me if I might need them. |
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ChasR
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Beetle exhaust removalChasR
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Feb 10, 2020 21:15:42 GMT
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if the car is on drive on ramps at the rear, it will be easier.
Furthermore, if you have an impact gun with some welly, take that. The clamps almost always rot up solid due to the heat cycles and exposure to muck.
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Feb 11, 2020 19:55:17 GMT
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Some of the nuts are a PITA to get to, often I find I can't get a socket on some. Otherwise, it's not too tricky. At the back of the engine (closest you) remove the tinware before removing the rear silencer - it makes access possible. If the nuts are heavily corroded you might struggle  |
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Feb 16, 2020 19:45:28 GMT
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Get a vw beetle exhaust fitting kit - you really need them due to the really bad way the exhaust 'attaches' to the heat exchanger.
In fact, buy two as you will break one of the strange seals that go onto the end of the heat exchanger
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Some 9000's, a 900, an RX8 & a beetle
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Mar 15, 2020 13:11:00 GMT
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This got a bit delayed due to life, storms, and the usual stuff but we cracked on this morning. As it turns out, it's the inlet manifold that's cracked where the heater pipes meet it. The exhaust is buggered too. So far we've got the dizzy, carb and fuel pump off. The manifold is in 3 pieces, which is novel. Looking at it, the fan shroud is going to have to come off to get at the bolts where it meets the head. He's not using it, and hasn't for ages, so we'll return to it before long. Any advice gratefully received as always.   |
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Beetle exhaust removaljohnthesparky
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Mar 15, 2020 22:06:52 GMT
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It’s only 4 bolts to drop the whole engine out, then you can easily remove inlet and exhaust!
It is a bit more difficult in a beetle, you have to angle the engine as you lift to clear the valance, but Tom (aged 13) fitted the engine in the Fug alone (I just stood closely in case)
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Mar 15, 2020 22:57:32 GMT
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It’s only 4 bolts to drop the whole engine out, then you can easily remove inlet and exhaust! It is a bit more difficult in a beetle, you have to angle the engine as you lift to clear the valance, but Tom (aged 13) fitted the engine in the Fug alone (I just stood closely in case) If it was here I'd probably suggest that. At his house it's more difficult because he has no shed or garage to put the parts in. It's not like he needs it for work so I guess we'll just keep taking bits off for now. He persevered after I left and now has the exhaust unbolted from the front ports. It'll need to be up in the air to do the rears so expect a "Where are the jacking points on a 1303S?" thread before too long. |
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