You need to remove the head on the side where the bad rod is. Just unbolt it and pull it off. It will be in the pushrod tube. It is recommended that you replace the pushrod tube seals when you do this, because when the head is taken off, the old seals may break or not seal as well if it's been a while since they've been changed. Personally, if I were to replace a rod, I would replace all rods, tubes and seals. It's relatively inexpensive and can take care of any developing oil leaks from there. When you reattach the head, make sure you follow the proper torque pattern and tightening specs.
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No, because the engine is transverse the oil pan on a VW is a simple remove and replace effort.
1955 1200cc
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Need to know what type engine are you asking about, a newer VW? You can call a VW dealership and get an answer.
a 912 Porsche engine will fit in a beetle
In the 1967 Type 1 Beetle you had the 1500 cc engine, the Type 3 had the 1600 cc.
Engine case? The engine for the 78 bus is what is referred to as the Type 4 engine, which is vastly different from the Type 1 engine case used stock in the 1966 bug.It would require a lot of fabrication to fit this Type 4 engine in a Type 1 Beetle, but it has been done.
Check for worn outer tie rod ends. If one is worn, replace both and also the front tires.
Should be a 1971 Type 3
This is the Type 1 model year 1966 1300 cc engine.