Type 3 IRS gearbox alignement
Type 3 IRS gearbox alignement
So who knows what? Ive got the manual and it details how to do this, but with out the alignment bar im stuck. Does anyone have the measurements to get the gearbox running down the centre line of the car? Id like to make my own bar, is it really as simple as the width divided by two, or is there an offset?
ive search here the samba and google with no joy
ive search here the samba and google with no joy
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- purplepeter
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Re: Type 3 IRS gearbox alignement
Tape measure, rubber mallet & patience!
Re: Type 3 IRS gearbox alignement
But what are the correct measurements? Thats the key piece of info which isnt in the manual as its normal provided by the tool which I dont have
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- purplepeter
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Re: Type 3 IRS gearbox alignement
It just sits centrally!
Once the linkage is connected, theres not a lot of movement
Once the linkage is connected, theres not a lot of movement
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Re: Type 3 IRS gearbox alignement
This might be a daft idea, especially as I don't have a type 3... but, using my general rear engine experience
If the engine was in position then the location for the gearbox is fixed by the bell housing bolts / input shafts. You then just have to make sure the box runs down the axial line correctly and is not skewed away somehow ?
If the engine was in position then the location for the gearbox is fixed by the bell housing bolts / input shafts. You then just have to make sure the box runs down the axial line correctly and is not skewed away somehow ?
David
1974 412LS Variant
1973 412LE 4 door Fastback / Saloon
1974 412LS Variant
1973 412LE 4 door Fastback / Saloon
Re: Type 3 IRS gearbox alignement
AS its fixed both ends of the gearbox, how could you affect adjustment anyway?
Is there any adjustment at the mounting rubber end?
Is there any adjustment at the mounting rubber end?
Re: Type 3 IRS gearbox alignement
Looks like you have to correctly set the toe on each of the rear wheels,
Then check the gearbox centre is midway beteen the cv joint flanges, page 76
Then check the gearbox centre is midway beteen the cv joint flanges, page 76
Re: Type 3 IRS gearbox alignement
Any adjustment is then done by slight movement of the engine mounts.
Re: Type 3 IRS gearbox alignement
Yeah, as i say i completely understood how to adjust it. It was "what am i adjusting it too?" As peter says its just half the distance between the two drive shaft flanges
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