VW Karmann Ghia Restoration - Wrong Transaxle FAIL! Day 7

Today I attempt to remove the axles from the split transmisson for the 1967 VW Karmann Ghia. It's a FAIL....Let's see if we can bring it back to life! CT's Garage, CT, ctmoog #restoration #vw #rust

[@CTmoog]

This 1967 Karmann Ghia had the wrong transaxle installed over 40 years ago. I'm trying to remove the axles but the case has to be split...What a mess.....

[@vayabroder729]

Holy S! Not too familiar with that old style of transaxle but looking at it it doesn’t look too much different from the more familiar ones. To get the axles out on the later units you need to take the circlips on each side of the differential out. Like you said, the plastic plates are missing but I have read they are not used on the old splitcase units. The brake drums are OEM; maybe you could get those turned and reuse them. You can sell that transaxle to someone who needs an early one and find either a good used one or a rebuilt in the correct model for your year. The seams on the axle boots go at 10-11 o clock on the left side and 1-2 o clock on the right side. For sealant on the axle covers use Permatex Aviation Sealer on all the paper gaskets/spacers and use a bead of Permatex gear oil resistant sealant around the lip of the side cover itself. To save yourself some possible aggravation with leaks after you reinstall them, make sure all dimples around the mounting holes are straightened. Also use a set of axle cover stiffeners; Empi and others stock them. They distribute the load and make sure your newly reassembled axle covers don’t leak. Ask me how I know; we had to reinstall the transmission on my friend’s car twice. After we put the stiffeners on it didn’t leak; works like a charm. Spoiler: I saw the new rebuilt transaxle on the floor in one of your shots. 🤣😂🤣😂

[@srortega]

You should have pressure washed the whole thing before starting.

[@CTmoog]

@@vayabroder729 Great info man! Thank you! I will order some stiffeners now. HAHA! Yes, the new one is on the floor! =)

[@stevieb1367]

@@srortega the first thing you do!!!

[@elvirus111]

I have my old axles

[@artlife6210]

was yelling get that thing on a table the whole way through lol...drain and fully clean the thing first next time, and always remember the sealant will hold it together like glue, and there is one or two bolts inside the bellhousing which was face down the whole time...this is how we learn!😁

[@oldtanker4860]

I'm kind of surprised you didn't clean up a lot of the crud off before you started taking it apart. Just to keep it from getting it inside the transaxle and other working parts. Makes it a whole lot easier to find part numbers and all the bolts / nuts holding it together. Your butt also has a starring role while you were trying to part the halves of the shell there. ;) Looking forward to the next installment.

[@robertnauss4815]

CT has showed that butt crack many times ..lmao

[@artlife6210]

lol thank god for baggy jeans, switch to speedos and the channel would have 2m subs lmao!😂

[@robertnauss4815]

@@artlife6210 lmao

[@johnnyloco970]

Well I did too but since he didn't expect to take it apart from the get go I'm sure he woulda sent it through the 'great vapor chamber' as much as CT loves to do! ;)

[@oldtanker4860]

@@johnnyloco970 Some plain old simple green (or purple) and a good hose would have gone a LONG way to making it easier to work on the transaxle. Maybe some carb or brake cleaner and a good brush too.

[@robj2704]

I now know how to take apart every vehicle I own. Looking forward to one year learning how to put them back together.

[@clintarmstrong4397]

Next time try cleaning before working I found it make things much easer

[@mikemuller4376]

omg, yes...so true

[@rickwalling1148]

He makes everything so difficult!!

[@jayacourt8282]

Making very very hard work of that for all kinds of reasons, least of all doing it in the floor. Maybe consider doing the research the night before you tackle it rather than the night after? Keep it up though, it’s all progress 👌🏻🇬🇧

[@jackfisher3906]

I've wasted enough of my brain watching this guy STARE at stuff instead of DOING it.

[@chrisallen9154]

Who is forcing you to watch the videos?

[@jackfisher3906]

@@chrisallen9154 Nobody I was just venting frustration at his incompetence

[@williamwallace7299]

Thank God for Darren. He’ll be able to put this back together because CT never will!

[@CTmoog]

TRUE! =)

[@dalecain1158]

I think putting the axle on a work bench would have been less strenuous on you than working on the floor. Also maybe pressure washing it would help too.

[@diycarhome9151]

Pressure wash so you can see what your doing. Bench a good idea too.

[@williamoliver8883]

CT, I find myself enjoying your channel even though nothing you do may never get completed. Keep up the chaos, it is very entertaining! BTW, just go on CL and buy a used transmission, done.

[@CTmoog]

👍😂😎

[@jackfisher3906]

I guess the floor pans will NEVER get finished? Not surprising at all.

[@alandaniel7327]

Theres no way as long as i have a hole in my backside that those pans will be welded in, not by billy the basher anyway.

[@jackfisher3906]

@@alandaniel7327 I wonder if his sex life is similar with no completion of anything

[@offroadchamp1690]

@@jackfisher3906 🤣🤣

[@Israelv1974]

Love this channel give me something to do while still recovering from foot surgery. Thanks CT

[@CTmoog]

Thanks my friend! Have a fast recovery. I had foot surgery when I was 15...a long time ago. It was not fun. THANK YOU! =)

[@louietesta3752]

At the start of this video I saw you struggling with removing the cotter pin, their is an easier way. The next time you need to remove a cotter pin you might want to try just straightening out the ends and then just grabbed the top and tap on the pliers with a hammer and it will come right out and the pin will still be reusable if needed. Not all bent up and broken. I generally used my vice grips rather then pliers for a better grip. Anyway, it was just an idea that came to mind. Good luck on the rest of your projects. I’m looking forward to seeing them. Louie IL USA 🇺🇸

[@rickwalling1148]

Can always tell quality of workmanship by cleanliness of shop area!!!!!!

[@michaelhuey4187]

Just keep plugging away and learn as you go, CT. 😊👍

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Michael! I will! =)

[@Marqs466]

I watch the restoration of this VW and rub my eyes with surprise, because I was taught that before disassembling a mechanical assembly, it should be washed in a washer to see what and how it is disassembled. Only szuszfolr and laymen do not wash dirty assemblies before taking them apart. After all, it improves the comfort of work.

[@eugenedonaldson6998]

you should have power wash that rear end before working on that rear end

[@jth1987leb]

So said seeing that car being taking further and further apart never to be reassembled

[@freddyflint8309]

Hi CT, If I would have such a nice garage and working place I would clean the gearbox first before dismantling it, would put it on on a higher support instead working on the ground and would protect the concrete against pollution with oil, ..... Just if ... thank you for sharing and good progress. I will stay tuned. Greetings

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Freddy! That is great advice my friend! =)

[@robertnauss4815]

Oh oh it's hammer time ...lmao

[@CTmoog]

HAHA! =)

[@darkfactory8082]

Ayaiyay, Mr. CT... What a mess. One critique today - you should gave it a pressure wash before beginning and drained the oil.. Gearboxes always contain oil or some sort of lubricant.. =) If you spill it, you clean it! This is a hated rule but is undeniable. Keep on.

[@100texan2]

Just don’t get the parts mixed up with your swamp dragon. You’ll have a Johnny cash car.

[@robertnauss4815]

Lmao

[@Menticknap]

I was surprised how easy that hub nut came off!

[@CTmoog]

It's the power of the impact! It's a beast!

[@antoniorivera6187]

Nice job CT taking apart the trans axle it looks like it was fighting you a little 😆great job 👍🏻👍🏻take care and stay safe

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Antonio! Yes it was! =)

[@garymallard4699]

Drain FLUIDS first....come on CT!! Wake up....😂 You tearing this apart for a real reason? Or just stalling from WELDING???😄

[@joaquinperez959]

Cuz, your transaxle is going to need a new car!!! God save our King👑👑👑

[@CTmoog]

HAHA! =)

[@6petrolhead6]

For the next time power wash the whole axial and gearbox before you start stripping it and also drain the oil Also the spring remaining clips that hold the brake shoes to the back plate it you put your finger on the back of the pin whilst push and turn the lock plate with the pliers you will find they come off real easy and saves smashing them off

[@Spring-tucky]

Yea, he power washes the dash of the Imperial, but doesn't power wash a transaxiel of a VW

[@davidhucks9216]

Why wouldn't anybody power wash first? Just saying

[@brianbrown8731]

well go get another car or truck to take apart and not put back togeather

[@CTmoog]

You must be related to JDP😂

[@TheStanman99]

How you remember how it all goes back is beyond me🤔🇬🇧

[@CTmoog]

Hey Jon! I have it all on video! =)

[@HubertusSchaper]

Hey C, Easy job man👏. Nice Milwaukee 🇺🇸tool loses nut`s with 1900 newton meter, so no problem,-I did the same yesterday. Greetings HCS🇳🇴

[@garymallard4699]

That thing should be clean before you start tearing it apart!! Damn...have u learned anything??? 😂🤣

[@andrepienaar6459]

I take out my split pins with a side cutter. I place the cutter against the nut on the split pin and twist sideways. We have an idiom in South Africa which goes 'every man kisses his wife in his way.' Well, I would've cleaned the whole gearbox before proceeding, as you don't know which way the disassembly will go, and the gunk is going to get in the way.

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Yep, learned that many years ago at Boeing working on landing gear. Was painful watching CT take 2 minutes removing one🤔

[@donnie2533]

Great video glad you posted keep them coming thanks

[@CTmoog]

Thanks, will do! =)

[@rickwalling1148]

Research saves time and enjoy on the nerves!

[@jacvanguilder3456]

1960 and Earlier Split Case Type 1Swing Axle Transmission

[@Michael-to7oz]

I'd say go on "The Samba" and find all the correct axle parts for a 67 and put them on your new Transaxle. Different lengths axles for different year's. There no reproduction of the plastic shim things as I have forgotten what they are called, you must use them with the new Transaxle and tubes.

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Hi CT, Well at least you are plugging along on this project. I have no experience on these but if you want to stay original find a replacement or parts to make one out of what you have? On our trip down the Oregon coast we drove by a guys farm with old VW'S all over his front yard. I think I saw a couple of ghia's in there and allot of parts. I wanted to stop but the wife talked me out of it😄😄

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video CT :) yes those transmission also axle can be fun take apart I hear and takes lots time to get off plus transmission split apart too!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Andrew! I like a good challenge!

[@AndrewHCann]

@@CTmoog :) me to also be lots fun too and thrill too Lol ! Also famous say like get done be dirty and by time finished be all clean plus working order Lol!

[@darrellbounds9919]

Remember the old commercial gee boss i always wanted to work on a transmission

[@nicholasarrigo3733]

your transaxle must a early one and i dont know jack about vdubs like i do my ford but im learning something with you ct and to the people on here that keep saying he never going finsh a project it will happen it takes time and money and parts and know how too do it so give guy a brake folks .thanks - nick

[@andrepienaar6459]

There should be a workshop manual available somewhere on the internet, otherwise Volkswagen should be able to help.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Should have a cir-clip to remove to take the axles out.

[@REMBRANTTUBE]

GREAT JOB CT!!!!!!!

[@liberdade_paz]

Karman Gui está ficando show,vai consertar a caixa também abraços 🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@garymallard4699]

Ahhhh??? CT = COMPLETE TEARDOWN!! now i understand.... 🤣

[@CTmoog]

HAHA! =)

[@Mikefngarage]

Well I can honestly say I have never seen anyone put a split case in a ghia. So I dont know. in the old days we chucked every split case trans and put full cases in. I think my auto shop teacher in HS took one apart once but I dont even remember but vaguely about the axles coming out from the inside now that you mention it. This is unknown territory....Should be wide axles in that car and usually from what I know they have welded on sway bars on the tubes. Would the short axles even fit on the car? dont think so but Never done that.

[@nasho3769]

Hola !! Es increíble lo qué haces , me gusta 👍🏻 sería bueno que pongas subtítulos en español para tus seguidores latinos 👍🏻👍🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻😬😬saludos desde Ecuador 🇪🇨

[@dougdietrich1496]

I really like watching the process, but I`m curious why you didn't clean that thing before you started? Soooooo much gunk!!!!! 😣

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Doug! Yes, I should have cleaned it first. That was a bad idea working on it dirty!

[@rickwalling1148]

In reality does it really matter that the transaxle is not correct. As usual he started out just to make it a beater around the lot. Then he said said this won’t be a full concourse restoration. So now it’s really important to change something that nobody will see. He never has a plan and bet there will be more change to this ride. That’s way I only check in once a month.

[@delhudnall9986]

pressure wash before taking apart makes it easier to work with

[@pablobianco2089]

Muy bueno!!!! Los sigo desde Argentina!!!

[@CTmoog]

Hi Pablo! Thank you!

[@offroadchamp1690]

I'm only here for the swamp dragon but looks like we ain't getting any swamp dragon content any soon

[@CTmoog]

The Dragon will be back! Stay tuned my friend!

[@offroadchamp1690]

@@CTmoog ok

[@robertlambert5299]

You should be finishing the pan. That split case trans doesn’t belong in that car so that was a waste of time.

[@vayabroder729]

He’s replacing the transaxle with a correct more modern unit for the car and wants to swap out the axles.

[@Mikefngarage]

are you sure that is a 67 I thought they are wide 5 IDK much about ghias. But Bugs that would be a 68...

[@rauldemoura2417]

What you have is the older “swing axle” type of trans. That should be correct for that year, HOWEVER!!….. the NEW one you have on the floor, I didn’t get a good look at it, so, is the new one a swing axle? Or an IRS type? (68 & on I believe)

[@vayabroder729]

Actually the one on the car was a ‘60 and earlier split case transaxle. The rebuilt unit he had on the floor is the correct ‘67 tunnel swingaxle unit for this car.

[@delhudnall9986]

probably would help if you cleaned it up before starting to take it apart

[@josecarlosbarth5414]

Geez, what happened to this mess and dirty work today, it should have been better to clean it all up before trying to open this Transaxle case; how you usually do it in the right way and in the right sequence.

[@Stillayungin]

don’t hire CT to work on your car. gonna take forever to put it pack together. 😅

[@CTmoog]

=) HAHA

[@PapiDoesIt]

The thing about VW is that they changed stuff willy nilly. Unlike American manufacturers, they didn't wait for the new model year to change things. They would swap parts mid production to the new parts.

[@dorianfulton7168]

As I recall, split cases were crash boxes (no syncho 1st) and to be avoided at all costs.

[@goldfinger6746]

poor Transaxle poor tools poor cleaning b4 poor mechanic

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

When parts don't shift, never resort to the hammer or any kind of muscle force. Step back, and have a second, third, fourth look.....look into the engineers mind who designed it. Ask yourself the why, what and how and soon you will find a way to get the whole thing off or on. Oven cleaners do a good job of getting greasy mud off, followed by pressure washing.

[@waelmr4822]

Great work waiting the next vedio .from Iraq

[@shaharsdechen2537]

love it! keep going

[@robertjohnstone2869]

Any one looking for bus ,ghia or Ford part try CTS breakers yard all parts are disassembled ready to take away.

[@paulkelly3239]

Two things, first power wash before disassembly, then research before trying to disassemble! Usually works better that hitting in castings with a hammer, once broken, a casting is useless.

[@pjchris90]

It actually hurt to see the threaded end of the first axial hit the cement as you pulled the tube off....it you can't get a decent work bench, how about some cardboard under the heavy stuff to protected from impacts like that?

[@donaldharris9657]

Did you ever get the floor pans welded in?

[@CTmoog]

This week my friend! =)

[@johnhenderson3646]

Is this transaxle going to be worth anything after you tear it apart? Somewhere, someone needing this splity is crying. 😪

[@arrievanrensburg8243]

In my day I would steam clean something BEFORE working on it.

[@Jeffrose_]

It's surprising that all of that has to be taken apart to remove the axles.

[@williamwallace7299]

Why is he removing the axles? No indication it was broken. Clean and put new fluid in it and replace the brakes.

[@rockbass7027]

@@williamwallace7299 Idk but he needs a bigger hammer. Lol bet he ended up throwing that out and finding a junk yard to by another one.

[@bigears4426]

Always crack axle nuts on the car unless you're got a good impact , one axle even needs the diff taking apart , sell it to a pre 61 vw person , these are noisy expensive things to fix. You have no ability get someone to help you vw darrin maybe

[@pedrobutzen2798]

MUITO BOM ESSE VÍDEO...ESTOU APRENDENDO MECÂNICA.

[@davidhucks9216]

Apparently the dirtier his parts and work area are the better he likes it.

[@stephengent9974]

Did you ever think of getting a work shop manual? I hear they tell you how to take things apart. LOL

[@donaldharris9657]

Why not go ahead and pressure wash it first to clean it up so you can work on it.

[@jesusmylordsaviorking3726]

should of soaked the whole thing in degreaser then pressure wash the heck out of everything before dissembling it.

[@markiootje]

that tube looks an aftermarket tube,but high press water clean was better,now is lot of work to clean it

[@johanb.4636]

RTFM before dismantling stuff! BTW: a model 67 should 5 holes wheels and not 4 (from 68). Or is it a 68 model built in 67?

[@vayabroder729]

I believe this was a transition year. I thought the exact same thing; that ‘67 cars were wide five. Judging by the brake parts that he took out they all look original factory, though.

[@cyn2854]

🖤

[@haskyb9184]

Dude, seems you had your head down on this one and forgot to come up for air. Suddenly you’re in too deep. Made life incredibly hard work for yourself here by not stopping and considering what you’re doing and in what order. Splitting the case on the trans is MAJOR, and best left for the experts. It’s a shame you didn’t stick with stitching in your floor plans, and if you really do need to get into the trans/gearbox as we call it here in the UK, that could have been a job for VW Darrin. Do you think you’ll be able to put that trans back together???? My advice, finish one thing before starting another. I.e get the floors finished before giving yourself any other tasks. Otherwise you’ll end up with a project in so many bits, it’ll never get done

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Ben! I agree. I have to change my methods and get this in track! =)

[@stevenmayhew3944]

Hopefully your Karma Ghia does not become a Karma Geddon.

[@CTmoog]

That made me laugh! =)

[@Koloherides]

even if I know how to do a job I go to utube for the 20 different guys that show me different ways to do that job. you cant just start not knowing and hope for the best. even a manual.and dirt is getting in the gears

[@deliosantos5943]

Wouldn't it be smarter before disassembly to clean the parts?

[@jimpatnode4445]

For the life of me I don't understand why you wanted to work on that greasey mess?

[@bulentturgayalemdaroglu1904]

Hi Why don't you do the cleaning before disassembling the parts? Dealing with dirty surfaces wastes you more time.

[@orlandopereira6708]

a montagem e desmontagem nao eh um acaso eh bem pensado

[@SAPOCAPU]

There is a pressure ring that alows you taking the axels out. don’t need tô open the gear box in two pieces.

[@richardoswalt1009]

Why are you making a kit out of that transaxle was there something wrong with it?

[@donaldharris9657]

Liv and learn.

[@sasquachbigfoot9070]

Are the floor pans in and welded up yet? Probably not - - - So instead of completing that task your taking more shit apart, thank God you don't do brain surgery.

[@vayabroder729]

He needs to clean, blast and paint the tunnel, etc.

[@CTmoog]

That's the plan!

[@admilsoncarvalho705]

Acho q esse desajeitado vai machucar, ta dando nervoso v esse ze dgua, mexer nessa caixa.

[@bulentturgayalemdaroglu1904]

Hii Why don't you do the cleaning before disassembling the parts? Dealing with dirty surfaces wastes you more time. greasy, dirty, unclear what it is, the nuts are not visible, it is not clear which part was removed, it was a work.

[@donaldharris9657]

Vise grips and a hammer to get that pin out next time.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Donald!

[@tomgordon4459]

This guy is so exhausting to watch!!

[@rickwalling1148]

Was it causing a issue with driving on the roadways

[@donaldharris9657]

How would you know?

[@markiootje]

23,00 hold pen on back fast and turn on front nut a quarter round and lost it

[@dustermaniac]

J A C K L E G

[@ronadkins855]

What was the point of this? Why did you need/want to remove the axles to begin with?

[@vayabroder729]

Transaxle swap to the correct style for the car’s year model. The transaxle there is an older unit (1960 and earlier) that was retrofitted to the car sometime.