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PostPosted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 8:01 pm    Post subject: Rear IRS engine mount repair advise needed Reply with quote

Hello all... Just bought this buggy and found out it has some serious issues.... In my mind its a scrap, but maybe theyres a trick fix for this issue. Iv been out of the bug world for 20 years.... My last was a 56 Oval Rag... And I wish I never sold it. But anyways... Please look at pictures and hopefully someone has some good advice for fixing. I have no problem fabricating, welding, etc. Work doesnt scare me, just want it to be safe.

Thanks!!
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 9:18 pm    Post subject: Re: Rear IRS engine mount repair advise needed Reply with quote

Looks like someone did a hack job to clear early swing axle frame horns for CV joints. Clean off the paint and crap and see if there are any cracks anywhere else.
If not just cut out area for the CV clearance and weld in 1/8in flat strap or plate to fix it.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 10:25 pm    Post subject: Re: Rear IRS engine mount repair advise needed Reply with quote

As Joe described, much simpler than replacing horns and probably straighter

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=451376

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 14, 2016 6:45 pm    Post subject: Re: Rear IRS engine mount repair advise needed Reply with quote

I have seen tubular replacement frame horns, I cant remember who makes them so hopefully someone will post up a link to those.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 15, 2016 7:10 am    Post subject: Re: Rear IRS engine mount repair advise needed Reply with quote

I think you can get replacement frame horns at appletree.
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 16, 2016 10:39 pm    Post subject: Re: Rear IRS engine mount repair advise needed Reply with quote

weasel_ugs wrote:
I have seen tubular replacement frame horns, I cant remember who makes them so hopefully someone will post up a link to those.

Acme/Berrien makes them. They're about $100.
http://acmecarco.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=21&products_id=3461
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 16, 2016 11:30 pm    Post subject: Re: Rear IRS engine mount repair advise needed Reply with quote

just what the doctor ordered!
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 21, 2016 10:33 am    Post subject: Re: Rear IRS engine mount repair advise needed Reply with quote

Thanks guys!!... I just stripped them down... Got the welder out, fixed cracks, made the curve notch for the CV clearance, and reinforced the bottom with some 1/8 inch pipe cut in half.
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