The axles don't need to be completely removed BUT it's much easier if you do that. The biggest hindrance is clearing the axle flanges - IIRC, the pumpkin needs to be rotated up which is why the strap method works so much better.
You've been around these cars enough - figure on a couple of hours to R&R the trans. Once you get the removal figured out, reinstalling should be much faster. >________________________________ >From: John Lagnese <[email protected]> >To: 'Volkswagen a2 16v discussion list' <[email protected]> >Sent: Monday, October 10, 2011 11:52 AM >Subject: Re: [a2-16v-list] transmission swap > >Engine lift to hold the engine, floor jack can lift the tranny. As also >suggested the bench press method works. I usually try that when the >floor jack doesn't align correctly. IIRC the tranny has to be rotated >90' to go off and back on. Other than aligning the tranny to reinstall >its not overly difficult. > >-----Original Message----- >From: [email protected] >[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Chad Rebuck >Sent: Monday, October 10, 2011 10:38 AM >To: a2-16v >Subject: [a2-16v-list] transmission swap > >I replaced the head gasket with a fiber type gasket last week and now >the coolant leak is gone. It turned out that the machine work to >surface the block and head were too rough for the aba metal layer >gasket to seal. > >Now that I've driven the car a couple days I realize the transmission >output flange seals are leaking pretty good. I have another >transmission to swap in, but I wondered how much of a job this is >without a lift. Can the trans be replaced easily up on jack stands? >I already know I'll need someone to help hold the trans to >remove/install. Perhaps I could use my engine lift to support the >trans? > >Any experience or recommendations to share? > >Thanks >Chad >_______________________________________________ >a2-16v-list mailing list >[email protected] >http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > >_______________________________________________ >a2-16v-list mailing list >[email protected] >http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > > > _______________________________________________ a2-16v-list mailing list [email protected] http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list
