[Vwdiesel] Removing the Engine

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/4/2010 3:21:41 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
ub3ratl4sf00 at gmail.com writes:

> Removing the engine on my 81 rabbit, I am having issues getting out the 
> cv
> axle bolts, is there a way I can remove the engine without the 
> transmission
> coming out as well?
> 

  Not really.  Do note that it comes out easiest, out the bottom.
To get those bolts, first make sure you have the correct tool.  It's 
not torx, it's a "triple square" but I don't recall the official name.
Then scratch each one out with a small screwdriver or such, THEN 
tap the tool in with a hammer before trying to turn it.  An impact 
tool is the best way to get them going but it works well with hand 
tools.  Sometimes a long extension helps, sometimes it doesn't.
    Loren