Re: [T3] VW Buses

[Hal Sullivan <tristessa@frys.com>]

<x-flowed>On Feb 12, 2006, at 12:22 PM, Mike VW wrote:
> The question that I have is if the
> engine and trans out of my 412 sedan would fit into
> it. Both are the same year, and I believe that they
> are the same engine??

With the appropriate cooling tin and stuff, the engine would fit no 
sweat.  The transmission is another issue.

If the 412 is a 4-speed, you could do a lot of work to make it fit, but 
the gearing would suck.  Also, the 411/412 stickshift is unique to 
those cars, parts are hard to come by, and if it works & drives it's 
worth good money to the right person.

If it's an automatic, the transmission portion is the same, but you'd 
want to swap the differential carrier for a Bus unit.  The 411/412 auto 
trans is nearly identical to the T3 unit .. I think the CVs are the 
same but don't hold me to that.

Find a Bus tranny, grit your teeth and pay the money they're asking.  
You'll be better off in the long run. 

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