VW Bus - Billet Aluminum Shift Coupler

[@charliegioe3158]

I just started watching your videos just became a member I have an auto shift. I’m trying to figure out where the wires go to on the stick shift pump one goes to the stick. Where does the other one go for the power? I guess thank you so much Charlie PA.

[@majormojo]

Looks good. I agree, it’s a fair trade off - a bit of noise/vibration for reliability. Besides, if someone’s worried about a bit of noise, a vintage vw bus probably isn’t for them in the first place. :) Happy 2020, to you, gents.

[@johncourtman9774]

happy new year from john uk keep on the good work

[@MrVostok11]

happy new year from Wellington Brazil

[@pyronitro]

Happy New Year!!!

[@thelittleredbarn174]

Wonder if you might know if there's a trick to getting the old coupling out on a 67 bus? As I put it in 3rd gear then disconnected the bolts then shifted it back to 2nd, thinking this would give me enough room to wiggle it out but no luck. And I know if I remove the front coupling I should be able to get it out but I seem to remember doing this before without having to do that. Any advice would be really appreciate it, thanks

[@Michaelbigg3848]

What’s the part name and how do I get it ?

[@troyrobinson2241]

@moons channel, did you ever figure this out? my coupler is shot on my 67 bus. shop manual says "step 2: remove engine and transmission"... *#&$! i want to avoid having to do this if possible.

[@OneIsDamned]

Let us know how you got on in a later video

[@rakeyworth3]

Does anyone know if this Subaru swap can be done on a reduction box '61 Single Cab? Did you see the guy who did the 300HP Subaru swap? I would think that he would need to carry a spare transmission with him on long trips! I mean, i know that VW built these transmissions to be stout, but for Mike's bus in progress for example, is it a stock drivetrain setup? Or an IRS swap vehicle? I guess I should go search Samba!

[@GarageTime]

We are using benco tranny setup (swing axle), built tough and for modern highway speeds. Been great so far, sure it will handle it. Thanks

[@Casmige]

I’ve a Chevy V6 4.3 Roller motor pushing at least 300HP. 9 rib. ERCO redid the Transaxle with hardened gears & bolstered the internals.

[@scottdavis8710]

Dissimilar metal corossion...aluminum and steel don't get along..

[@ImnotgoingSideways]

Mostly a matter of electrolysis between the two metals. Usually preventable buy shielding it from moisture. Protect it with grease or RTV would prevent it well enough. Though, if I had a say, the part would be better if it were steel. Weight is a non issue vs strength.

[@rustyshackleford6476]

It’s not going to be a problem here.