In this video you have to look for the changes. The engine is tilted back at the correct angle for the Toyota MR2 3SGTE engine. I also have blocks supporting the engine from below (no weight on the chains of the shop crane). I still need to install the rear cross-member to get everything exactly where it needs to be in the VW Bug rear end.
After installing the MR2 passenger drive axle, I can now bolt the wheel on. The wheel will sit in the wooden box for the VW bug rear end alignment.
After installing the MR2 transmission, I am now able to start the rear end assembly. As you can see I have installed the passenger side rear drive axle.
The Toyota MR2 flywheel and crankshaft needed to be secured (keep from spinning) in order to torque down the crank bolts. I used a small piece of wood backed up with a bolt turned sideways against the tranny locating pin in the block.
I can now install the Toyota MR2 3SGTE flywheel. It had to be machined twice, once for the bolt holes and once for resurfacing.
I have cleaned and painted the Toyota MR2 transmission. Ready for rear end drivetrain mockup on the VW Bug.
I finally get my Toyota MR2 2.2 Stroker engine back from ATS Racing. I am also getting some more parts ready to start the VW Bug rear drivetrain assembly.
While still waiting on my toyota MR2 engine to return, I am spending some more time aligning and planning the VW Bug front end assembly. The conduit is temporary for alignment only.
More work on locating where the Toyota MR2 front suspension components will reside under the VW Bug body.
After getting back some brake parts, I have started assembly of the front end components. These are the MR2 parts being fit into the VW Bug.