What the heck did I get myself into??? 1971 Weekender!

[verboten1]

I also determined I have a 091 Trans in there, PO told me just now that it has

Dual port 1600cc newer carb newer heads newer jugs and pistons. Hall sender distributor. Freeway flier trans from a 77 has taller 4th gear

[Mike Kever Kombi]

Might want to verify that.

First freeway flier generally is referred to for splitties, (for most intents and purposes) where you lose the RGBs.

Secondly, to mate a 091 with a 1600 takes a fair amount of work.

Different nose, different bell housing, different flywheel, different trans mount.

It can be done, but most don't. (Unless he paid like a grand from a rebuilder) May have misspoke, a meant that it has an IRS with taller 4th.

[Mike Kever Kombi]

Never believe what you are told with the old VWs. Verify it for yourself.

(And if you have the heads off measure the stroke)

[verboten1]

thanks for the info Mike, I'm learning things very quickly with this machine.

When I was under the bus I saw the trans and it has 091 stamped in it, and it has 6 ribs.


the engine parts do look new, carb, generator, oil fill. the engine looks ok, its a bit oxidized from sitting though I think

[Mike Kever Kombi]

Good deal.

If you decide this van isn't for you , I would be interested in transaxle

[wwebner]

"When I was under the bus I saw the trans and it has 091 stamped in it, and it has 6 ribs."

If that's the case,someone put a lot of effort and or $ into that transaxel. If you say that you figured the GTI to be worth $500,then you did good.The trans is worth that or more.Not sure why someone would go to that trouble for a stock 1600. You may want to ask more questions about the motor. Stroked? Bigger bore? Just a note here,68-71 stock trans was not supported at the rear (bell housing),if this is an 091 they would have had to swap the bell housing to the 68-71 to accomodate the 1600 flywheel and starter. If you ever pull the motor,be sure to support the trans,even disconnect the shift rod at the nose cone.
Bill

[verboten1]

Thanks!
I think I did well with the extras that I found with the bus:

Rear hatch bug screen
3 Instrument clusters
all new cables
some other random trim parts.

now with this info you are telling me, I really think I did well.

I bought the GTI for $500, put another $500 into it to get it on the road (hood, fenders, bumper, headlights) drove it almost 3000 miles for work (~$1500 mileage check) removed the leather and 17" wheels with great tires for my jetta.

I took ~$6-800 worth of wheels and tires and $300+ worth of interior out, I feel I did quite well

[wwebner]

Now your not getting any work done on that bus sitting in front of your computer

[Mike Kever Kombi]

"When I was under the bus I saw the trans and it has 091 stamped in it...Not sure why someone would go to that trouble for a stock 1600. You may want to ask more questions about the motor. Stroked? Bigger bore?
Bill

I was going to say the same thing but....

I also determined I have a 091 Trans in there, PO told me just now that it has

Quote:
Dual port 1600cc newer carb newer heads newer jugs and pistons. Hall sender distributor. Freeway flier trans from a 77 has taller 4th gear

I figured if the info about the trans was right, then the info on the engine probably was too.

[verboten1]

I'm sitting in front of my computer in the Corvette Plant in Bowling Green, KY.

I spend lots of money while I'm away so I have stuff to do when I am home! lol

just paid for this piece today. I'll get to the door ASAP!