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• Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 28 Aug 2014 18:35:42 -0300
  ...I was thinking about updating that > one then swapping out my current transmission {I also have a line on a > 5-spd ASR transmission...
• Re: clutch chatter fixed, thanks
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Thu, 17 Apr 2014 10:20:50 -1000
  ...And then of course you will be right back where you > started having to pull the transmission. > > One other thing - and I hope someone...
• Re: throw out bearing release shaft question
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Tue, 24 Sep 2024 07:29:45 -0400
  ...And I replaced all the transmission > rubber mounts at the same time. It did not occur with the old clutch > components but I thought...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 21 Jun 2012 17:25:49 -0700
  ...I really have to wonder if there's enough play in the engine mounts and/or transmission mount, that a cycle of movement happens...
• Diesel swap parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - D.Belick
  Sun, 29 Mar 1998 16:19:12 -0700
  ...motor mounts- left and right with cross strap oil pan oil pump oil fill pipe and dip stick exhaust manifoldwith pipe to muffler and...
• Re: Cooling problems / engine swap
  Historical mailing list - Joe Beckham
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 15:38:45 -0700
  ...than the waterboxer) will >simply bolt into the existing motor mounts and transmission system (4 speed >manual)? If the Air Cooled engine fits without...
• Rear of engine sitting too low???
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 28 Apr 2005 14:37:39 -0700
  ...About a year ago I decided to remove the transmission from the Westy without removing the engine (something I'd never done before, and...
• Re: FW: Gear Reduction Starter
  Historical mailing list - Michael Garcia
  Fri, 4 Nov 2005 10:00:28 -0500
  ...Replaced the ground strap from the transmission, and had a marginal gain. THEN, I figured out that the little electrons were having a hard...
• Re: Comment on 2.1 WBx vs. 2.2 Sub (religion and political correctness)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 22:58:38 EST
  ...pipes. (I'm about to reinstall a balanced one with new transmission mounts). Good, glad to hear. But no badge. I've got more...
• Re: Syncro tranny whine
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sat, 16 May 1998 11:44:24 -0700
  ...When my transmission is unloaded, (coasting) there is > a > whine coming out of the main transmission. Can't find a problem > looking > at the...
• Re: Fun with fixing up stuff...(long post)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 2 Nov 2010 13:24:28 -0700
  ...Been tying up >> loose ends and refining that swap. >> >> New exhaust system, new mounts for that exhaust system and a revision of >> my >> motor...
• Re: Gas->Deisel?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 May 97 11:04:05 EDT
  ...of the oil pump with the pickup tube) The motor mounts and beams. Transmission (it has different gearing) I think the easiest swap is...
• Re: Rear Vibration
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 10:31:26 -0700
  ...Is there a wear issue with the > > automatic transmission that could be causing it? > > Thanks, > > Finn > > Taos, NM > > 87 Westy Pooh > > 89 Westy Roo >
• Re: tranny mount responsibility?
  Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
  Tue, 25 May 1999 17:07:15 -0700
  ...all mounts to the frame after dropping the engine and >remounting it. The mechanics response was that he did not service the >transmission just...
• Re: '87 Vanagon GL: Oil leaks
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:24:32 -0500
  ...It is a royal PITA! Lots of work to get to it - to have to remove the transmission. But that is what it takes...
• Re: 2.1wbx + auto trans into 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 9 Dec 2007 09:56:13 -0800
  ...The mounts, linkage, everyting is all the same. The internals between transmissions differ, but we ain't goin' there! The biggest problem will be...
• Updated For Sale Parts List
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 22:17:57 -0500
  ...throttle body $12.00 #24) Two sets 88-91 Vanagon Automatic Transmission drive axles (no cv�s) $50.00 each set. #25) Two each...
• Re: On Board Propane used outside
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 7 Jul 2009 21:13:58 -0700
  ...and what it is as I understand it ...........it's a GM adaptation of a transmission like you'd have in a front engine...
• Re: It is possible to make a 2WD into a Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 08:08:19 -0500
  ...I have no idea if the transmission will bolt to the existing mounts. I would use the rear springs, too. If you don't...
• South African Secrets Revealed (Ken comes clean!)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 07:44:22 EST
  ...These kits will allow you to put a 5-cylinder motor into a manual transmission Vanagon (syncro or 2wd) only. They never did the...
• Re: Looking for a project?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 9 Mar 2016 10:51:34 -0800
  ...You need a Vanagon radiator with its lower mounts, lower grille, hoses, cooling pipes (SS, and need to drop the fuel tank to remove...
• Reading lights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 29 Apr 2000 18:33:59 -0400
  ...They furnish two mounts with the lamp. It uses a five-watt halogen bulb (about 0.4 amps) and has a rotating polarizer to...
• Re: Timing Belts, Gears, Chains etc
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 07:53:20 -0700
  ...etc) maybe 10", bend back heat shield, remove smallcar mounts (cross section, with motor mounts attached to it), remove timing belt covers, loosen tensioner...
• Re: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 02:32:51 EST
  ...The front transmission mount is common to any system. Many of the aftermarket mounts I have seen are hard mounted to the frame and...
• Re: Cooling/fuel/exhaust System Overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Thu, 8 Jan 2015 15:24:59 -0600
  ...fuel pump.) > > > > > > - GoWesty SS exhaust kit > > > > > > - new motor mounts (already installed a new poly transmission mount > > > bushing... trying to sort out some bucking I...
• Re: clutch chatter fixed, thanks
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Sat, 3 May 2014 09:24:13 -0500
  ...And then of course you will be right back where you >> started having to pull the transmission. >> >> One other thing - and I hope someone...
• Re: Bucking Clutch
  Historical mailing list - Philippe Oudot
  Fri, 10 Jan 1997 13:55:12 +0100
  ...There is a small needles bearing (pilot bearing) on the main shaft in the transmission. It's only a $10 part that MUST be...
• Re: Rear Vibration
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 10:03:08 -0700
  ...Starting with thoroughly checking the motor and trans mounts. I will then move on to the CV's / Wheel bearings, Brakes. And, if that...
• Re: Me too, Re: Help solving the jitters when accelerating from stop (84 Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 22:26:46 -0700
  Zoltan, I've replaced the rear mounts, but it made no difference. When I did a clutch job, and the flywheel was resurfaced, the...
• Re: [Re: Rough Cost of Engine Rebuild??]
  Historical mailing list - Greg Rich
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 15:44:05 EST
  ...I also did the oxygen sensor $25, exhaust $300, throttle switches, cap/rotor/wires, coil, engine mounts, clutch kit, release bearing, altenator, two v...
• Re: Thoughts on buying a 82 air-cooled westy?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:01:08 -0700
  ...It would still be running were it not for my choice to redesign the engine carrier, upgrade mounts, and exhaust. .... projects which had stalled...
• Re: finding a new engine?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 12:41:22 -0800
  ...150 each? Maybe $600 total. > Standard rebuild stuff (bearings, gaskets, motor mounts, etc) $300 > Large bore exhaust system (no more heater) $500? > Cam, lifters...
• Re: to GL or not GL.. which is the question?Re: interesting gl for sale ... not mine
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:03:15 -0800
  ...The Carat interior is an easy swap and all the factory mounts for the rear facing seats are there. The Multi van has a...
• Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 28 Aug 2014 17:57:25 -0400
  ...I was thinking about updating > that one then swapping out my current transmission {I also have a > line on a 5-spd ASR transmission...
• Golf/Jetta powered gas Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Oct 1996 19:35:44 -0400
  ...The transmission used with t= he diesel engine is too low geared for use with the gas engines, so the tran= s from a...
• Re: Shifter Rattle (Was: Re: shift lever adjustment)
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Fri, 16 Jul 1999 08:18:10 -8
  ...Others have previously suggested worn engine mounts, excessive engine vibration, transmission problems, in addition to the worn shifter u-joints, bushings that Randy has...
• FS - 83 Air Cooled Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jesse Falsone
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 12:25:42 -0400
  ...New rings on all cylinders One new head, One rebuilt head New engine mounts (all) Crankshaft and Camshaft turned and polished New seals and...
• Re: tranny mount responsibility?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 25 May 1999 08:33:15 -0400
  ...all mounts to the frame after dropping the engine and remounting it. The mechanics response was that he did not service the transmission just...
• Re: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 21:58:19 -0800
  ...The front >transmission mount is common to any system. Many of the aftermarket mounts >I >have seen are hard mounted to the frame and...
• Re: Swap update
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Fri, 8 May 1998 23:37:16 -0700
  ...oil seal and with a little RTV the new Diesel/boxer transmission is > together in no time flat. Anyone need a good diesel trans...
• Re: VW gas I4 Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:41:35 -0700
  ...I also understand that one can use Saab rubber mounts. Frank G had done a lot of research on that one. (plus more IIRC...
• Re: [Syncro] Syncro Transmission Removal Advice?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 21 Dec 2010 23:13:21 -0500
  ...I am also not positive that the > mounts for the bostig engine are as one sided as they are on boxer engines. > > Sent from...
• Golf/Jetta power in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Oct 1996 00:20:19 -0400
  ...The transmission used with t= he diesel engine is too low geared for use with the gas engines, so the tran= s from a...
• Re: Vanagon Swap Concerns
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 6 May 1998 18:52:23 -0700
  ...The transmission and the motor mounts bolt locations are all the same. Parts are at every corner FLAPS especially CIS stuff. And you don...
• Re: Replace Heads or Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:26:31 -0800
  ...Using the 82 mounts will require rotating the > front transmission mount and shortening the shift linkage rod by about > 2" to accomodate the forward...
• Re: Compare & Contrast: Diesel Westy vs. 2.1 WBX Westy
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 14 Jun 2003 17:24:03 -0700
  ...a 50 > degree installation on diesel mounts using a diesel bellhousing and > flywheel AND preferably a diesel transmission (either ratio). I found > Frank Grunethaner...
• Re: CB Antennas and stuff
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 09 May 95 08:26:39 CDT
  ...Has anyone done any side >or bumper mounts, if so how did it work out, and where did you run the >wires. Also, any...
• Re: Engine Conversion Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 23:25:12 +1300
  ...For mounts, the G50 has a wide nose mount with 2 rubber donuts... should be easy to make a monut to bolt to the...
• Re: Total Cost of a complete engine overhaul
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 20:33:17 -0800
  ...I do carry all my tools and inspect the bottom side of the engine/transmission every time I refuel and check the ground where...
• more collision damage found
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:56:04 -0400
  ...The crossmember where the rack mounts has been bent back, causing the front of the rack to pivot down so that the U joint...
• Re: Rear Vibration
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 Sep 2013 07:59:54 -0400
  ...Is there a wear issue with > > the automatic transmission that could be causing it? > > Thanks, > > Finn > > Taos, NM > > 87 Westy Pooh > > 89 Westy Roo >
• Re: Cooling/fuel/exhaust System Overhaul
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 9 Jan 2015 09:58:57 -0700
  ...fuel pump.) >>>> >>>> - GoWesty SS exhaust kit >>>> >>>> - new motor mounts (already installed a new poly transmission mount >>>> bushing... trying to sort out some bucking I...
• Re: engine change
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 19:52:46 -0500
  ...MOTOR MOUNTS: The "new" engine came complete with the engine carrier bar (again a Syncro specific item) and motor mounts. One of the 1990...
• Porsche trans adaptor info found
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 12 May 2000 10:31:14 +1200
  For those thinking about putting Porsche 915 transmissions into their vans, I have at last begun to find out some solid information. Porsche trans...
• Re: '87 Vanagon shudders in Reverse
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 30 Dec 1999 11:45:16 -0500
  ...Could it just be worn out - rubber parts wise? Bulley wrote: > Front Motor Mount, on the nose of the Transmission. > > G. Matthew Bulley > Bulley...
• Re: clutch shudder?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 17:30:13 -0700
  ...There are several conditions which will lead to clutch shudder, including bad mounts, oil on the clutch, and several others that have been mentioned...
• Re: German/French collaberation and Crashing Helicopters
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 16 Jul 2004 08:36:04 -0500
  ...When the unit from which the oil samples were taken showed a spike on our charts, we had the maintenance section pull the transmission...
• Re: Rear Vibration
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 12:07:15 -0500
  ...Is there a wear issue with the > > automatic transmission that could be causing it? > > Thanks, > > Finn > > Taos, NM > > 87 Westy Pooh > > 89 Westy Roo >
• Re: 2.1wbx + auto trans into 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 9 Dec 2007 13:18:21 -0800
  ...The mounts, linkage, everyting is all the same. The internals between transmissions differ, but we ain't goin' there! The biggest problem will be...
• Re: 1.9l WBX to 2.1l WBX Swap Tips?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 21 Jan 2014 16:48:55 -0800
  ...fresh coolant)? Mechanical fit issues? Will the existing 4-speed manual transmission mate correctly, and is it appropriately geared? Remove/insert from above or...