I'm removing the engine on my squareback for some flywheel machining and other fine tuning and I seem to be having trouble finding what my "Chilton's Air-Cooled VW ('49-'69) Repair Manual" means by this:
10. After removing the flexible air hoses between the engine and heat exchangers, disconnect the heater flap cables, unscrew the two lower engine mounting nuts and slide a jack underneath the engine. Be sure that it is suitable for supporting the weight of the engine without placing undude strain on the components.
I've found the two rear engine mounts, and I know about where the case bolts to the transaxle case, but i can't seem to find out what the manual means by "two lower engine mounting nuts." If anyone here has dropped a type 3 engine (which I'm sure someone here has) then could someone fill me in? I already have pretty much everything disconnected as far as the oil filler boot, intake bellows, heater flap cables, heat exchanger hoses, etc.
Thanks!
Type 3 Engine Mounts
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The engine is held onto the transmission case bell-housing by 4 bolts - well, two studs at the bottom actually, so you're looking for two nuts on the lower edge of the bell housing, at say 5 o'clock and 7 o'clock. They're 17mm heads I think.
On the top there is one nut and bolt that also holds the starter on (the nut is on the engine side at 2 o'clock), and another bolt that goes from the bell housing into a threaded boss on the engine crank-case flange. Some models may have a nut and bolt here. Again it's a 17mm head.
Hope that helps.
On the top there is one nut and bolt that also holds the starter on (the nut is on the engine side at 2 o'clock), and another bolt that goes from the bell housing into a threaded boss on the engine crank-case flange. Some models may have a nut and bolt here. Again it's a 17mm head.
Hope that helps.
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