Gearbox got a hole.

[trebor]

Is it possible to change the clutch housing or am I asking for problems ? Is the clutch housing and transmission case paired for life :? Am I looking at another box.

 

[subheatadey]

I have as yet not had to bugger about with the gearbox - yet - everything else yes, but looking at those nuts it looks like a separate piece. Now we just have to wait to hear from someone who knows what there on about - rather than my pointless drivel!

 

[StuF]

I think that looks worse than it is - clean up the whole area inside the bellhousing and see how far the hole goes - if it were mine I would consider either welding the hole up or appling some of that liquid metal that sets hard.

Shouldnt really affect the function of the gearbox/clutch.

Do you have any other pics from different angles - I think you could also just swap the belhousing, although I am sure someone more knowledgeable than me will be along shortly

 

[trebor]

There's 3 holes and a crack by the clutch leaver bearing :shock:

 

[StuF]

There's 3 holes and a crack by the clutch leaver bearing :shock:

Might be new bellhousing time then!

Maybe give bears or cogbox a ring and see if they have any available?

 

[trebor]

The clutch housing does bolt to box unlike my old beetle which was all one casting, but maybe the way it's machined might be a problem, it might be paired with the rest of the box for the position of main shaft ? I don't really know :?

 

[StuF]

According to this pic taken from the heritage website it would appear to be removable however I havent found any new ones available for sale - so might be a case of removing it and getting it repaired at a machine shop

 

[sparkywig]

Get another bell housing and a replacement gasket.

 

[dustrat]

Changing gearbox bell housing is not a problem , but what caused the holes in the first place ?
Robert
:!: :!: :?:

 

[trebor]

Compared to the clutch and flywheel it looks like old damage, I'm guessing it's from some previous clutch failure with a load of bits flying round inside smashing its way out.

 

[Trikky2]

Swapping the bell housing is a simple job. Just make sure you get one that's the same depth ie. the t1 engine uses a slightly different housing to the t4.

 

[trebor]

Would I have to stick to the same year 69, or would a later one be ok ?

 

[Trikky2]

Any 1600 t1 will fit but the later ones use a different clutch release fork and release bearing which sits on a guide tube.

Hence if you use the later type you need to make sure you get the later bits to go with it.

The later bearing works direct on the clutch rather than on a slip ring.

Your existing clutch may have a removeable slip ring but if not you will also need a new clutch.

 

[gvee]

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[trebor]

I'm too late story of my life that is :roll:

 

[gvee]

2nd in line can still become 1st!
If you don't ask you don't get.
Heck, the current buyer might not need the bellhousing!

 

[KARL ARVID STENBERG]

jb weld on the hole