Nick, The pan-to-body seal was held in place in several locations with tiny nails. As to locations and size, Richard Troy would probably the best source. :o)
As to the transaxle condition, I'll have to defer to other's comments and experience. HTH, Larry in Scottsdale "Always learning" ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nicholas Stokes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Bug List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2007 7:17 AM Subject: [vintagvw] Body Off Pan > As mentioned before on this list, I needed a different pan for my '70 > Beetle because of extensive rust on the frame head. I've found a > complete rolling pan with transaxle for a good price through a VW > radio contact. > > Yesterday I removed the body from the pan using a combination of > jacks, engine hoist and jack stands. The body is now supported by > 2x4s and jackstands. Thanks to all who offered advice. > > Something that surprised me is that the pan-to-body seal was held in > place by small nails, apparently to keep it aligned during assembly. > Was it always done this way? > > Main question is about the included transaxle. Is there any way to > get a feel for its condition without knowledge of its history or > actually using it? > > Thanks, > > Nick Stokes > Dub~Tunes radio page: http://homepage.mac.com/stokester/dub_tunes > > > _______________________________________________ > vintagvw site list > [email protected] > http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw > _______________________________________________ vintagvw site list [email protected] http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
