Engine Removal

[Warren Satterlee]

Can the engine be removed from a Classic Roadsters Dutchess as it would be removed from the original 1969 Type 1 VW?

[Paul Mossberg]

Warren

Generally yes. But you’ll find the rear apron likely gets in the way of shifting the brine back to disengage from the transaxle.

I solved that by cutting the apron back to match the “outline” of the crankshaft pulley.

Other than that, same process.

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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[Paul Mossberg]

Shifting the “brine?”
Egad!

Shifting the engine. 🙄

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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[edward ericson]

Yes. Keep them away from brine.

[Warren Satterlee]

Thanks Paul. Brine was a bit confusing but I assumed you meant en-gine.

What about just removing the crankshaft pulley?

[Paul Mossberg]

Yes, removing the crank pulley should give you enough room. Was easier for me to shape the fiberglass panel.

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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