Putting a type 2 trans in a bug

[piledriver]

Originally Posted by Steve C

Hi

Correct me if I'm wrong, but can you fit the early bellhousing and input shaft onto a later transmission? That way you you could still use the early starter and not have the problems with a deeper bellhousing.

Steve

Humble said:
"...The other option with the 091 tranny is to trim 1/2" off the input shaft and bevel it down again. Then switch to a 002 bell housing to use a type 1 or early bus starter. The motor with end up in the stock location and you won't have to switch any studs or bolts. Best of all the 091 was a fair bit stronger than the 002 so you get the best of both worlds."


Humble is absolutely correct. IIRC you can also swap the input shafts, but it's been 20 years since I needed to do that, so the details are fuzzy.

If you have a T4... Or a WBX you may wish to keep the later style as it fits a 228mm clutch without effort.
(IIRC the 002 is not too bad to clearance either, but you still need a self supporting T3 auto starter or such)