I believe the long axles started later around ‘67 or ‘68. The gaskets and shims are supposed to be indexed with the extra holes at the bottom. It is recommended to make sure the surfaces of the mating surfaces of the axle tubes are perfectly straight. Over the years the metal can fatigue and bend around the fasteners creating gear oil leaks in those areas. We have used Permatex Aviation sealer on the gaskets themselves and a bead of gear oil resistant sealer inside the axle tube cover around metal collar. Try not to over tighten the axle cover; the torque setting is 14 ft/lbs. If that still doesn’t eliminate leaks there are stiffeners sold by some suppliers along with longer bolts to be installed on the transaxle itself that equalize the pressure on the axle cover mating surface and eliminate the leaks completely.
@@vayabroder729 Great info thanks. I've neverbhad a problem with leaks or deformed covers but something to mention should it arrive. Usually it's because soneone have overtorqued the nuts and pressed the steel in. Long Axles 66 on yes, I'm not sure exactly which are needed for a short axle swap however. 😊👍
there is a measurement at the rear, on the outer part where the Y yoke bolts near the rear bearing... mike FN had a video on it....I looked for 67 and 68 beetles, which had the longer ones because for a bus, you want as wide out as you can get. -- I liked the OCD part of this and to see how sensitive those gaskets are. Thank you for sharing, I learned a lot and I will get this 68 beetle trans I have ready to go into one of my splits in 2025.
I don't remember it being that sensitive last time I did it ill be honest. If struggling to get it just right it's best to do with Axles out. I made this short vid a few years ago re axle lengths just a quick comparison if any help ua-cam.com/video/OQVIUqnshpA/v-deo.htmlsi=E2jdxxxhaaecf3L8 😊👍
Ive wondered if I got this wrong on my bug when i put the Axel's back on the gearbox Ive got a knock - rumble from the rear suspension somewhere I think maybe too much gap on the daisy wheel
@@ianparking Honestly, im jot sure about that. If the gap was too big you would get some movement but enough to Rumble? It's only going to be a millimeter at most so can't see it being that. Does it do I all the time? Under load, cornering? Etc.
maybe send an email to Carter's gear box ? ... if I was pressed for an answer, I think it is related to shock tower for a knock. I had a standard 74 once that did that, and while I owned the car, never figured it out. A rumble might be the wheel bearing. Maybe you can put the rear up on stands and see if you can duplicate it the noise ? Or use a stethoscope...don't laugh, I used one once on a power steering pump and it was so loud, I knew that pump was bad. Good luck !
Where is Carters Gearboxes located, just did a Google maps search and nothing. According to Samba Harold Carter went to work for Rancho but no mention of him going solo again I could see. Assume USA based.
If you don't have a stethoscope if your careful a 'stick' ie length of dowel etc works too through your hand on your ear. Careful checking anything that moves much however or may end up like a Dub Kebab! 😅
I believe the long axles started later around ‘67 or ‘68. The gaskets and shims are supposed to be indexed with the extra holes at the bottom. It is recommended to make sure the surfaces of the mating surfaces of the axle tubes are perfectly straight. Over the years the metal can fatigue and bend around the fasteners creating gear oil leaks in those areas. We have used Permatex Aviation sealer on the gaskets themselves and a bead of gear oil resistant sealer inside the axle tube cover around metal collar. Try not to over tighten the axle cover; the torque setting is 14 ft/lbs. If that still doesn’t eliminate leaks there are stiffeners sold by some suppliers along with longer bolts to be installed on the transaxle itself that equalize the pressure on the axle cover mating surface and eliminate the leaks completely.
@@vayabroder729 Great info thanks. I've neverbhad a problem with leaks or deformed covers but something to mention should it arrive. Usually it's because soneone have overtorqued the nuts and pressed the steel in. Long Axles 66 on yes, I'm not sure exactly which are needed for a short axle swap however. 😊👍
Well done 💯
Thanks 😊👍
there is a measurement at the rear, on the outer part where the Y yoke bolts near the rear bearing... mike FN had a video on it....I looked for 67 and 68 beetles, which had the longer ones because for a bus, you want as wide out as you can get. -- I liked the OCD part of this and to see how sensitive those gaskets are. Thank you for sharing, I learned a lot and I will get this 68 beetle trans I have ready to go into one of my splits in 2025.
Mike FN garage.... split bus owners use the swing axle in the bus to get the taller .089 in the 4th gear.
I don't remember it being that sensitive last time I did it ill be honest. If struggling to get it just right it's best to do with Axles out. I made this short vid a few years ago re axle lengths just a quick comparison if any help ua-cam.com/video/OQVIUqnshpA/v-deo.htmlsi=E2jdxxxhaaecf3L8 😊👍
Ive wondered if I got this wrong on my bug when i put the Axel's back on the gearbox
Ive got a knock - rumble from the rear suspension somewhere
I think maybe too much gap on the daisy wheel
@@ianparking Honestly, im jot sure about that. If the gap was too big you would get some movement but enough to Rumble? It's only going to be a millimeter at most so can't see it being that. Does it do I all the time? Under load, cornering? Etc.
maybe send an email to Carter's gear box ? ... if I was pressed for an answer, I think it is related to shock tower for a knock. I had a standard 74 once that did that, and while I owned the car, never figured it out. A rumble might be the wheel bearing. Maybe you can put the rear up on stands and see if you can duplicate it the noise ? Or use a stethoscope...don't laugh, I used one once on a power steering pump and it was so loud, I knew that pump was bad. Good luck !
oy ! Carter went to work for Rancho over 10 years ago, so, maybe try Rancho if you are in the states.
Where is Carters Gearboxes located, just did a Google maps search and nothing. According to Samba Harold Carter went to work for Rancho but no mention of him going solo again I could see. Assume USA based.
If you don't have a stethoscope if your careful a 'stick' ie length of dowel etc works too through your hand on your ear. Careful checking anything that moves much however or may end up like a Dub Kebab! 😅