Re: [T3] Speedi Sleeve + Engine back in.

["Daniel Baum" <daniel@type34.info>]

<x-flowed>Hi all,

I've been away for a couple of days, so apologies for the late reply.

> > To fix the groove in the driveplate hub, I used a "Speedi Sleeve", as
> > recommended by Jim. They come in a huge number of sizes, and you 
> > basically
> > just knock them on with a hammer. The final result is very impressive.

> Did the sleeve go on easily? Was there any trouble or was it easy? I've 
> never
> used one, so I'd really like to know how heart-stopping this might be.

It was extremely easy; just a couple of minutes work. The instructions 
recommend using a thin coating of non-hardening sealant on the sleeve itself 
before installing it. I used a small amount of red RTV, almost all of which 
was squeezed out when I installed it, so there's most likely practically 
none of it actually left between the hub and the sleeve.

Installation was simply a matter of knocking it on with a rubber mallet.

> > This is our home made driveplate lock.
> >
> > http://www.type34.info/album/Engine%20Work%20August%202005/slides/22%20-%20Drive%20plate%20lock.jpg
>
> I REALLY like your lock. Could you have turned the drive plate 60 deg and
> engaged 2 holes in it?

The lock was made by my very useful friend who helped with the whole job. He 
works for a company that makes pumps, and has access to all kind of tools 
etc., as well as lots of practical experience. He is also a VW enthusiast 
and one day I will definitely find myself under his Beetle returning the 
favour :~)

> > We started the engine, and gradually topped up the tranny following 
> > Russ's
> > instructions.
>
> Did you check the final drive gear oil level? Perhaps you did that 
> earlier, but
> it's always a good idea to watch it, especially with an old car like this 
> where
> you don't know how much it might leak.

Yes, I checked it before.You may remember that I asked about the colour when 
I wanted to be sure it wasn't mixed with ATF.


Daniel 

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