1971 Volkswagen Beetle

1971 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
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EINNOR4740
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Drive Train Axles Bearings problem
1971 Volkswagen Beetle 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

I want to put a 1500 VW motor and transaxle in a dune buggy and place it so it is a mid-engine. This places the diferential backwards. Is it posible to flip the ring gear to the other side of the carrier so i have 4 forward and 1 backward gear, or does this require machineing and drilling beyond a backyard mechanics capability.
Thanks for any help!
Feb 6, 2009 at 6:15 PM
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MIKE H R
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there would be a lot of work to change it like you want it. I have never seen it done but mostly anything is possible, you would have to do a lot of work.
Mar 11, 2009 at 1:50 PM