So looking at the haynes manual it says too support the gearbox with a block of wood, however looking at it there seems to be a couple of bolts holding it in place so my question is does the gearbox need to be supported on removing the engine?
Carl1974 I am not too sure how a 1600 and 2l type 4 engine differ for fitting removal etc but for the type 4 it is easier if you lower the gearbox on a jack as the engine fouls on the rear of the engine bay.As I said don't know if this applies to the 1600.
Early s needed the gearbox supported but late bays have the gearbox mounted on a bracket so you will be fine its just the haynes manual is based on a early
Best to take your time with the manual available as an aid memoire but best to take some time. Gearbox is fine where it is as its supported. I would have an early start and try to do it in the day if its an unknown and you just want to try it, there are a few things you dont need to bother with until you decide its staying in such as heater connections etc. wont take long with two of you if its a straight swap. Swapping over all the tin and ancills etc can be time consuming!
Ps half a day is a sensible minimum for an engine change, don't rush and a lazy weekend as zed says is more enjoyable
giving yourself plenty of time & a good read of manuals will help you understand what parts go where, your bound to forget to add something & have to take two steps back - its all part of the learning curve & afterwards when your sat with a beer, you will feel a sense of achievment!
Thats my thoughts, there was another one forsale £260 which looked like it had been sat for a long while this one looks quite looked after so worth a punt
Just take it easy and learn as you go along - no need to rush. Late Bays have the tranny suspended from a hanger, so no need to support the gearbox (and no need to take the transmission out).
In your first pic, the "211..." is the VW part number of the crankcase ("2..." is a bus). The "AS41" is the casting material (4 parts aluminium, 1 part silicon, the rest magnesium). Ooops - BB beat me to it.
