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actually...reverse is down next to second instead of up next to first, after the downward pressing of the entire shift rod into the floor, move the shifter to the left toward your knee and back toward the front corner of your seat. there is a safety mechanism made of plastic in the bus transaxle which prevents accidental shifting from first into reverse when shifting into second. however, very few of these transaxles still have this safety mechanism in tact, often resulting in the accidental grinding of reverse while attempting the shift into second. hope this helps. :) the previous post reflects the proper shifting into reverse on Water-Cooled VW models, not air-cooled such as the bus or beetle.
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How do you adjust the carburetor and the idle on your 73 vw transporter bus?
1973 vw beetle
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Physically fit? Yes, if it isn't a bus or a type III. There are some adjustments / changes you have to make to get it running and working well.
Can you change a 1971 VW engine with a 1973 VW engine?
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Assuming the US spec version with the 1.7l it will be 210mm, Countries that used 1.6l would have the 200mm.
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According to the VIN you typed, the Volkswagen Official Service Manual indicates it is a 1973 (Kombi or Campmobile).
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Yes It will. no problems. might have to pull and tug when you put it on.
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