engine removal: few questions

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dumpydub
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engine removal: few questions

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hey guys i have been lurking around this forum for a week or so, i just picked up a 84 rabbit convertable, it has all sorts of bad gaskets and seals on the motor so i was gonna pull the motor, clean up the engine bay and get the motor leak free and reliable again. im not a VW person so i have a few questions

1: how does the downpipe on the exhaust system seperate from the header? i dont understand it haha

2: is there any write up on removing the shift linkage so i can pull the motor/trans? i got a linkage rebuild kit also

3: what is the name of the bits needed to remove the axles? im looking to pick up a set of these but idk what they are called, ill also need them to remove the head.

sorry if these are dumb questions, im not a VW guy (well still new at vw's) so im not quite used to the way they work

thanks for the help in advance
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To get the "down pipe" off you need to use a muffler clamp backwards.
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Shift linkage is:
for a manual:
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For an automatic
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The tool for the axles is a 8mm Triple square.
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Post by CalAltaDubber »

Briano1234 wrote:To get the "down pipe" off you need to use a muffler clamp backwards.
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That's brilliant Brian. I just used a long screwdriver to pry the spring clips off. Now I have to install them, it will be a big help.
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Re: engine removal: few questions

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thanks guys, should have this motor out tonight! :thumbup:
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