transaxle - how to rebuild IRS

rburns39 · #1 10-02-2005, 02:38 PM

I've got a 71 bug and i'm new to this bug. I can't seem to find any info or pics on rebuilding a IRS trans. It's out of the vehicle, but I'm not real sure of the disassembly. Anybody can help ?

M3 Special · #2 10-12-2005, 08:12 PM

buy a 71 beetle repair book, you can probly get one online, eBay is a good bet. and make sure you have a transaxle rebuild kit. you can get one of those at dansperformanceparts.com/buggy/buggystore

boschmann · #3 10-12-2005, 08:58 PM

Rebuilding requires alot of special jigs & tools, Bentley manuals cover it well.

5gcivic · #4 10-12-2005, 11:53 PM

Buy a Bentley from a vw shop or on ebay, it has got me through a lot of problems i have had. Good luck.

Unclewaltsoup · #5 10-14-2005, 12:20 PM

why a bently??

5gcivic · #6 10-18-2005, 09:29 PM

Because its one of the best shop manuals you could buy for a vw.

Unclewaltsoup · #7 10-19-2005, 01:34 PM

oh is that the brand of the manuel... i was thinking like rapper with too much money kind of bently

BoatCop · #8 10-19-2005, 11:32 PM

Rebuilt IRS trannies are less than $400 dollars, some places less than $300. Good used units can be had for much less. I bought a used IRS that operated perfectly for $75 bucks, axles and CVs included.

Check www.thesamba.com or www.interstateusedparts.com.

Unless you really want to learn the inner workings, and have the special tools, clearance gauges, etc, you'll be better off getting a rebuilt or used one.

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