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Trans ?

has any one put A typ1 transaxle in their Puma -----it seems that the person that I got my Puma from change the trans with A typ 1 and the shifter rod is short by about 3"----any thoughts bought this------I think that the trans he put in looks like A 6volt one----What trans came in the car---any info would help--- Thank you all so much

Re: Trans ?

A Type 1 transmission from a 1968 bug (swing axle)should be correct.
Best regards,
Jim

Re: Trans ?

The later Pumas were built on a shortened Brasilia chassis. The shift rod was shortened, and the connector between the rod and transmission was screwed on to the shift rod (not just held in place by a screw). The shipped to the US Pumas came without an engine, front end, or transmission to get around the emission laws of the time.

Re: Trans ?

Again thank you for the info it all really helps ---Harvey Montgomery

Re: Trans ?

I don't know which Puma you have but the original transmission for my GTC was from a VW type 3, the main visual difference in the swingaxle transmission is the brakes supplied with it. The trans is a long axle version which allows for the type 3 brakes. These brakes are wider that type 1 and the drums are hub mounted and removable without un-torquing the axle nut. I have since converted my swingaxle trans to an IRS trans and disc brakes.
Which shifter rod are you referring too? the rod from the shifter to the coupler or the input to the transmission?

Re: Trans ?

I also have A GTC--- most of my problems have been the person that had it be for me took it all apart and then put A 6volt trans in with all the wrong mounts and many other things------Thank you for all the info it helps--Harvey Montgomery