915 Rebuild

[Wally]

Originally Posted by Steve C

Hi

Nice work. Do the 915s need special jigs like VWs to set them up again?

Steve

Sorry @all. Lost track of this thread when update emails weren't send anymore.

@ Luuk: thanks!

Martin, will send you an email. Good to know there are options. I'am curious what you have thought-up about the clutch cable routing.

@ Steve: no special jigs are required IF you keep the shifting forks intact! I managed to remove them without loosening the fork bolts on the shift rods
Loosening the big nuts on top of the gear stacks requires some home made solutions, but nothing fancy (luckily).
It does look easier than working on a 901/914

@ badbug: rims are 7Jx17 ET50 and 8,5Jx17 ET52

Most new parts are now in. Just waiting on one last part, which should be underway

Thanks,
Walter

[wrenchnride247]

Wally, what is the outcome of your rebuild? I'm about to start my 915 rebuild with possible gearing changes also $$$ .

[Wally]

It worked excellent! I just wished I had exchanged the slider of 1/2 as well, as that is the only part I didn't buy new and its only the only gear shift (towards 2) that needs a little too much effort sometimes ...
I will very probably replace that slider when the engine is updated to the 2,7

[wrenchnride247]

Thanks Wally, I hope to have mine rebuilt, and geared for the best power and acceleration with a 2.5 EFI type IV . With Jake's help, I shouldn't have any problems.