[tcb] Re: Fun with Redux Boxes
- From: Eric Woodall <eric@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 14:39:26 -0500
Look at it this way, I'm a complete idiot and I did it easily. ;-)
wuzmop@xxxxxxx wrote:
> I owe you a beer if this works! Now I'm feeling a bit Better. Redux
> boxes are scary!
>
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> *From*: Eric Woodall
> *Date*: Wed, 13 May 2009 14:28:15 -0500
> *To*: <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> *Subject*: [tcb] Re: Fun with Redux Boxes
> Oh, just be aware there is a clip holding the long axle on.
> You can see it on the outside of the top bearing after you split the
> redux box case.
>
>
> wuzmop@xxxxxxx wrote:
>> I haven't seperated the boxes yet. But given this info I may try
>> tonight! So theoretically I should be able to leave the stub axle
>> alone and just split the box pull the upper bearing and gear and I
>> should be able to remove the axles?
>>
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>> *From*: Eric Woodall
>> *Date*: Wed, 13 May 2009 14:08:27 -0500
>> *To*: <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> *Subject*: [tcb] Re: Fun with Redux Boxes
>> I think it's just a "c" clip that holds the outer bearing on.
>> Pretty sure if you remove the clip you can get the axle off.
>> I did this at my house, no puller there.
>> The only time I had to use a puller was after the stub axle was off,
>> and I had to get a bearing off, and the new one on.
>> Do you have the boxes separated yet?
>> I know you have to remove the piece that is connected to the
>> transaxle (donut thing, that the axle tube goes through).
>> Been too damn long since I've done this, memory foggy.
>> Come on Will or Sammie, chime in.
>>
>> Ok, in this pic:
>> http://www.woodallweb.com/gallery/main.php/v/album03/Bus_RGB_Rebuild/074_upper_gear_off_lower_axle_still_in.jpg.html
>> If you look at the top bearing, after you remove the tube retainer
>> from the transaxle (donut thing mentioned earlier), you should be
>> able to hit the box with a mallet and it should come off.
>> **Here is the original Samba topic from when I did this back in 2005:
>> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=136787&highlight=reduction+box+rebuild
>>
>> wuzmop@xxxxxxx wrote:
>>> BUt isn't it the upper bearing where he's using the puller the point
>>> where I can remove the axle?
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Eric Woodall <eric@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Sent: Wed, 13 May 2009 1:40 pm
>>> Subject: [tcb] Re: Fun with Redux Boxes
>>>
>>> Have a look see at these pictures and if this helps you:
>>> http://www.woodallweb.com/gallery/main.php/v/album03/Bus_RGB_Rebuild/
>>> FYI, I didn't take these pictures. This is what I used to do the
>>> rebuild on mine.
>>>
>>> wuzmop@xxxxxxx wrote:
>>>> Can you describe it for me as if I'm a bonehead? The things I've
>>>> looked up imply I need a bearing puller but if you can tell me how
>>>> to get the axles off without that it would go along way in solving
>>>> my dilemma!
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>>>> *From*: Eric Woodall
>>>> *Date*: Wed, 13 May 2009 11:58:39 -0500
>>>> *To*: <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>> *Subject*: [tcb] Re: Fun with Redux Boxes
>>>> I was able to get my reduction boxes off of the transaxle without a
>>>> press.
>>>> Do you mean you need a press to rebuild the redution boxes?
>>>> You could remove the axles and the axle tubes and then take your
>>>> transaxle center section that place that Sammie uses in Longview.
>>>> This might work right?
>>>>
>>>> wuzmop@xxxxxxx wrote:
>>>>> As some of you know I blew out 4th gear on the way to the classic.
>>>>> 1967 with big nut redux boxes. I'm weighing my options as every
>>>>> time I think I'm leaning in a specific direction, I run into a
>>>>> challenge. Keeping in mind I've had a string of bad luck with our
>>>>> regular car getting wrecked while we were in Fburg and some other
>>>>> realted issues have me kinda strapped for now, so cost is a huge
>>>>> factor. Time is only a factor because I miss my bus, AND IT'S
>>>>> CAMPING SEASON! I know I can search the web, but honestly I'm a
>>>>> bit frustrated so I'm hoping you guys can help, and I value your
>>>>> input.
>>>>>
>>>>> Option A) How much can I expect to pay to have my tranny rebuilt
>>>>> locally, stock, if I drag it to them with the redux boxes intact.
>>>>> I don't have the pullers to get the bearings off to get the axles
>>>>> off. With Graffeo out of the mix, who? And who close to Dallas? I
>>>>> have no truck or big car to move this thing with. I can get help,
>>>>> but wouldn't want to ask them to go too far.
>>>>>
>>>>> Option B) I have a small nut drum to drum, I'm told is good, I can
>>>>> slip in there for now until my funds get in better shape. It's got
>>>>> a rusted nut in the redux housing that so far won't budge. Back to
>>>>> that I have no way to remove the housing to stick another on
>>>>> there if I could.
>>>>>
>>>>> Option C) How much and to what lengths would I have to go to to
>>>>> put in a straight axle kit and do away with the boxes? I don't
>>>>> want to do this, and if I do, the bus will be down for awhile,
>>>>> especially if it would require any more than just the tranny axles
>>>>> and drop spindles.
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm taking a deep breath now...
>>>>>
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