> I remember seeing a 71 bus one time that had the top of the engine
>compartment or the bottom of the luggage comaprtment (whichever way you 
view
>it) removable so that one could access the carb/air cleaner/generator from
>above. this involves cutting the sheet metal out and making a pretty rigid
>cover that replaces the hole.
>
>Has anyone else seen this and is it worth while doing????  It would let you
>remove the fan cover & generator without removing the engine or are all we 
VW
>mechs meant to be able to remove the engine in 20 mins.

If you do this, you *will* be able to remove or replace your engine
in 20 minutes-- those top mounting bolts will be a cinch to get to,
as well as the fuel line and throttle cable-- everything a growing bus
needs!

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