VW Bug Toyota MR2 Finish welding 3SGTE frame plates #88

Posted on April 29th, 2009 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
Once the Toyota MR2 3SGTE motor mounts were tacked in place, I removed both VW bug frame plates to finish all the welding. I welded both motor mounts and all of the plate contact points. I also through bolted both motor mounts for safety.

New picture show. See the "MR2 VW Bug Turbo Photos" page

Posted on April 27th, 2009 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
New pictures of the passenger side rear motor mount brackets. Please see the "MR2 VW Bug Turbo Photos" page to view.

VW Bug MR2 The 3SGTE motor hanging free on motor mounts #87

Posted on April 27th, 2009 by Bugnut in VW Beetle Turbo Build
The Toyota 3SGTE motor is now fully supported by the new motor mounts. The whole rear assembly is basically being supported by 2-2x4 supports on the rear and the platform in front of the engine cradle. The motor mounts are just tacked in place right now, but I will be removing the plate frames once [...]

VW Bug MR2 Finish tack welding the 3SGTE pass motor mount #86

Posted on April 26th, 2009 by Bugnut in VW Beetle Turbo Build
The passenger side 3SGTE motor mount is almost complete. I must get the weld rod down in between the VW bug frame and the Toyota 3SGTE motor to tack weld the bottom of each motor mount bracket.

VW Bug MR2 Tack welding the top of the 3SGTE motor mount #85

Posted on April 25th, 2009 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
After the careful alignment of the 3SGTE passenger side motor mount brackets, I can now weld them onto the VW Bug frame plates. I will finish tacking on the brackets in the next video.

VW Bug MR2 Lift & locate 3SGTE passenger side motor mount #84

Posted on April 23rd, 2009 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
Damn I can work fast when I want to. This video reminds me of an old Benny Hill episode. I am lifting up the 3SGTE passenger side motor mount with the shop crane to bring the engine up off the support blocking. I will then tack the brackets in place on the VW bug frame. [...]

VW Bug MR2 3SGTE Initial passenger side motor mount setup #83

Posted on April 21st, 2009 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
After cuting out the VW Bug 3SGTE motor mount pieces with the plasma cutter, I can now line them up with the engine and the frame. I must trim the pieces a bit before I can hang this motor mount from the shop crane like I did with the drivers side.

VW Bug Toyota MR2 3SGTE Drill out pass motor mount #82

Posted on April 20th, 2009 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
After cutting out the 3SGTE motor mount pieces with the plasma cutter, I will now drill out for the bolt hole. The holes in the VW Bug motor mount need to be exactly in the same location on each side of the mount. I have clamped them together back to back to insure the hole [...]

VW Bug Toyota MR2 3SGTE Plasma cut pass motor mount #81

Posted on April 17th, 2009 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
After transfering the VW Bug's passenger side motor mount profile to the steel angle, I can now cut them out with the plasma cutter. These two pieces will be used to create the Toyota MR2's passenger side motor mount. Continuing work on the custom VW Bug.

Transfer VW Bug 3SGTE motor mount profile to steel #80

Posted on April 14th, 2009 by Tim in VW Beetle Turbo Build
With the VW bug 3SGTE passenger side motor mount template created, I must transfer the profile to the steel angle iron. I will cut these brackets from 2"x2"x3/16" angle iron.

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