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Re: Where do I place the floor jack ?
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Sat, 2 Sep 2000 16:43:39 EDT
...Is the chassis hung from the engine/transaxle or is the powertrain hung from the chassis by rubber isolator mounts? You're right! So...
Re: Rear of engine sitting too low???
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Thu, 28 Apr 2005 16:33:31 -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: unexpected ending to Vanagon adventure
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 11 Jan 2025 16:59:44 -0500
...Systems that have been overhauled include all fuel lines, all cooling hoses, water pump, radiator, front suspension bushings, CV boots, motor mounts, and more...
FS: Lots-Of-Parts II
Historical mailing list - Benjita
Tue, 10 Mar 1998 23:17:31 EST
...00 $200.00 2 Pitted Cylinder Heads $25.00 2 Syncro Transmission 135K miles, no locker $900.00 + $550.00 1 Center Drive Shaft...
Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
Historical mailing list - byron nemela
Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:08:35 -0700
...0 engines near me but am still looking for an aircooled transmission. (If anyone has one collecting dust or knows a place in the...
Re: Looking for some parts / questions on problems
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:48:41 -0700
...I was looking at my friends 86 westy and noticed all of these > items that he has that I don't. > > -Fiberglass and mounts...
Re: '84 Vanagon -- Thinking of buying
Historical mailing list - Eric Henry
Sun, 29 Oct 2000 06:56:37 -0800
...Anybody in the market for a 1986 300ZX in need of transmission and brake work? I'm trying to move next week and am...
5cyl conversion vs 4cyl conversions???
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 12 Jan 1999 18:50:12 -0800
...2.0L Price List in Canadian Dollars ( ***Estimated Pricing Only*** ) � Fast Forward Engine Mounts and Engine Cross Member $500 � Transmission adapter and flywheel $700...
Re: Air Engine... the ultimate Vanagon Engine Conversion!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:33:47 -0700
...On of them is no need for a transmission with a reverse gear, They just route steam pressure 'the other way' to make the...
Re: '82 Diesel Westy For Sale in Denver (Glendale) CO
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 12 Jan 2007 11:52:58 -0600
...to keep other vanagons >> running) the special oil pan, engine mounts, and transmission bell >> housing will bolt right into a gas vanagon to adapt...
Re: More on Westy Prices
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 16 Feb 2013 14:23:11 -0800
...Plus the rubber engine mounts were installed incorrectly sothe engine had direct engine-to-bodycontact ....and several other things. Still ....'hoping' it was pretty...
Re: Fri: opinion on the proper conversion for Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Christopher Schimke
Sun, 14 Jan 2018 15:46:11 -0800
...5 sp manual transmission, powered by an inline VW motor that's installed on the factory inline deisel engine mounts. I happened onto this...
Re: Addition engine cooling thoughts/ Oil Cooler Issues
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Sun, 19 May 2002 14:45:34 EDT
...The unit mounts cleanly on the oil filter mount from an Audi 4000S or Fox (angled to the rear). With a few modifications, this...
vanagon on googlism
Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
Mon, 2 Feb 2004 11:19:53 -0500
...new from the ground up vanagon is that the engine mounts and transmission bellhousing are compatible with most vw i4 engines from the '70s...
Re: More new parts for your winter projects!
Historical mailing list
Thu, 8 Feb 2024 17:49:22 +0000
...a set of front brake hose mounts for the later model Vanagon. These are stainless steel. | | | | Automatic Transmission Flex Plate for 72-79 Bus...
New Jump Seats & Other NOS Stuff
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Wed, 31 Mar 1999 20:05:56 -0500
...This is the type that mounts behind the passenger seat. It is clearly used, not new, but in good condition (but a little dirty...
Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
Historical mailing list - neil N
Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:45:15 -0700
...0 engines near me but am still > looking for an aircooled transmission. (If anyone has > one collecting dust or knows a place in the...
Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:36:41 -0400
...0 engines near me but am still > looking for an aircooled transmission. (If anyone has > one collecting dust or knows a place in the...
Lserver requested resend re: looking for parts etc
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:12:35 -0700
...I was looking at my friends 86 westy and noticed all of these > items that he has that I don't. > > -Fiberglass and mounts...
Re: Suburu/Golf debate
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 4 Jan 2001 21:46:22 -0800
...I think the 50-degree kits are prone to vibration due to the lack of choice in motor mounts. We mount our engines at...
Re: It is possible to make a 2WD into a Syncro?
Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
Fri, 29 Sep 2000 10:21:20 -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 Africa report
Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton/Cris Torlasco
Wed, 25 Nov 1998 10:46:50 -0800
...The parts guy made me some copies of engine, transmission and mounts diagrams, both for the 1.8 (4 cyl.) and 2.5 (5...
Re: Syncro Driveshaft Repair (replacement u-joints)
Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
Wed, 1 Apr 1998 08:14:22 -0500
...If you still have vibration, check out your cv joints, transmission, engine mounts, etc. The rest of this relates to u-joint replacement, which...
Re: Use this for fire safetey... AND eliminate the fire hazard...
Historical mailing list - jbclem1
Wed, 4 Aug 2004 15:01:33 -0700
...Don't use it if you want > > > fire protection. > > > > > > -- Gnarlie > > > > > > > > > >> Entity Craig Oda spoke thus: > > > >> > > > >>> I've got my transmission out of the van...
Re: A Vibration Free TIICO Exhaust System - A Sucessful Work in Progress
Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
Tue, 17 Sep 2002 09:28:22 -0400
...I'm very impressed with the improvement! I'm also very impressed with Ed's other work, such as the conversion from automatic transmission...
FS in NZ: 84 Caravelle and 93 Microbus 2.5i, or swap for Split-windshield
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:27:19 +1200
...it's towable and the suspension and the body areas it mounts to are undamaged (and no, I'm not going to cut up...
Re: Wasserboxer Reputation . long
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 10 Dec 2002 01:58:12 -0500
...They used modern fuses that youdidn't have to spin in the mounts every time the weather got a bit humid. Wiring harnesses were...
Re: Use this for fire safetey... AND eliminate the fire hazard...
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Wed, 4 Aug 2004 11:55:32 -0700
...Don't use it if you want > > fire protection. > > > > -- Gnarlie > > > > > > >> Entity Craig Oda spoke thus: > > >> > > >>> I've got my transmission out of the van...
Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
Sun, 15 Sep 2013 14:01:15 -0400
...My son who was 12 at the time was able to do a complete Zetec conversion with only help needed putting the transmission/engine...
Re: Fri: opinion on the proper conversion for Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Wed, 17 Jan 2018 15:44:15 -0800
...5 sp manual > transmission, powered by an inline VW motor that's installed on the factory > inline deisel engine mounts. I happened onto this...
Re: Some Comments on GPS Systems and Audio Electronics (Not Short)
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Mon, 6 Aug 2007 22:41:13 -0400
...I experimented with mounts, but the best put the laptop too far away to > > read > > (bad eyes!). > > > > So I have watched with drool as...
Some Comments on GPS Systems and Audio Electronics (Not Short)
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 27 Jul 2007 05:28:32 EDT
...I experimented with mounts, but the best put the laptop too far away to read (bad eyes!). So I have watched with drool as...
Re: Tow Loops [back to thread subject]
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:52:26 -0700
...or work above the transmission in the rear , or deal with a fuel tank. what fun though, these fine machines. Scott ----- Original Message ----- From...
Re: Wasserboxer Reputation . long
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Mon, 9 Dec 2002 23:09:26 -0800
...They used modern fuses that youdidn't have to spin in the mounts every time the weather got a bit humid. Wiring harnesses were...
Re: Some Comments on GPS Systems and Audio Electronics (Not Short)
Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:07:55 -0400
...I experimented with mounts, but the best put the laptop too far away to read > (bad eyes!). > > So I have watched with drool as...
Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
Historical mailing list - Richard Green
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:47:14 -0500
...My buddies 69 Bigblock(428) mustang yor were supposed to take the motor mounts loose and raise the engine to change the spark plugs...
Re: Use this for fire safetey... AND eliminate the fire hazard...
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Wed, 4 Aug 2004 21:47:29 -0400
...Don't use it if you want > > > fire protection. > > > > > > -- Gnarlie > > > > > > > > > >> Entity Craig Oda spoke thus: > > > >> > > > >>> I've got my transmission out of the van...
Re: Buying a Van
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:40:04 -0700
...which mounts the engine tilted over to the left at about 50 degrees.. so it'll fit under the engine cover.. you put the...
Re: Some Comments on GPS Systems and Audio Electronics (Not Short)
Historical mailing list - John C...
Fri, 27 Jul 2007 14:14:32 +0000
...I experimented with mounts, but the best put the laptop too far away to > read > (bad eyes!). > > So I have watched with drool as...
Re: vanagon difficulty
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 7 Sep 2009 17:06:27 -0400
...My sister paid UKP3000 to a Scottish dealer in 1991 to have transmission and clutch replaced (~85k) on D-P just before I got...
Re: Air Engine... the ultimate Vanagon Engine Conversion!
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:21:13 -0500
...There are a lot of great things about steam power. > On of them is no need for a transmission with a reverse gear, > They...
Re: Has anyone saved a burnt engine?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 3 Mar 2003 16:15:00 -0600
...as fuel (magnesium), oil pump cover, burned out the rubber engine mounts. Everything in the engine bay was carbon and half the distributor was...
Re: Fri: opinion on the proper conversion for Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jennifer Rabbitt
Wed, 17 Jan 2018 18:50:34 -0800
...5 sp manual > transmission, powered by an inline VW motor that's installed on the factory > inline deisel engine mounts. I happened onto this...
Re: Some Comments on GPS Systems and Audio Electronics (Not Short)
Historical mailing list - mike
Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:23:11 -0700
...I experimented with mounts, but the best put the laptop too far away to > read > (bad eyes!). > > So I have watched with drool as...
Subaruvanagon list & Vanagon-Caravelle Stuff
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sun, 8 Oct 2000 20:56:47 +1200
...Any special hose brackets, and rack mounts if different to nonpowered. One Aussie wrecker offered me a rack for $1000...way too much, as...
Re: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Mon, 15 May 2006 09:52:49 -0700
...I have a manual transmission, and am using the magnets (no VSS speed sensor); is yours an auto or manual? Was wondering if you...
Re: Use this for fire safetey... AND eliminate the fire hazard...
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 4 Aug 2004 15:13:54 -0500
...Don't use it if you want > > > fire protection. > > > > > > -- Gnarlie > > > > > > > > > >> Entity Craig Oda spoke thus: > > > >> > > > >>> I've got my transmission out of the van...
Re: Some Comments on GPS Systems and Audio Electronics (Not Short)
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Fri, 27 Jul 2007 07:34:50 -0700
...I experimented with mounts, but the best put the laptop too far away to read > (bad eyes!). > > So I have watched with drool as...
Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sun, 19 Aug 2007 11:14:14 -0700
...or 1.9 turbo. > > > > The other thing to consider is the > transmission. > > Your stock Diesel trans is low geared and > makes > > the engine run...
Re: Auto Trans Modified Governor Test Report [addendum]
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 23 May 2011 15:21:05 -0700
...it, too. > > Between the time that VW first introduced the 010 transmission (late > '70s?) until they discontinued it, they constantly tinkered with the > shift...
Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:18:56 -0700
...My buddies 69 > Bigblock(428) mustang yor were supposed to take the motor mounts loose > and raise the engine to change the spark plugs...
Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
Historical mailing list - Oliver Mueller-Heubach
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:15:09 -0400
...My > buddies 69 > Bigblock(428) mustang yor were supposed to take the motor mounts loose > and raise the engine to change the spark plugs...
Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 20 Aug 2007 23:56:01 -0700
...0 engines near me but > am still > > looking for an aircooled transmission. (If > anyone has > > one collecting dust or knows a place in the...
Re: your opinion please - part 2
Historical mailing list - Eric Brown
Tue, 8 Jun 1999 10:56:17 -0700
...After market cruise controls on manual transmissions back in > the 60s had switches on the clutch and brake. I have installed several after > market...
Re: Some Comments on GPS Systems and Audio Electronics (Not Short)
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:05:10 -0400
...I experimented with mounts, but the best put the laptop too > far away to read > (bad eyes!). > > So I have watched with drool as...
Fwd: Re: Road trip-2200cc Go Westy KIt
Historical mailing list - Skip
Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:48:06 +0000
...When they were splitting my case, the shop broke (28 years of corrosion) one of the case bolt mounts. Not a problem. Our colleague...
Re: 2.1wbx + auto trans into 85 GL
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sun, 9 Dec 2007 13:20:00 -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: Air Engine... the ultimate Vanagon Engine Conversion!
Historical mailing list - Mike
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:13:29 -0400
...On of them is no need for a transmission with a reverse gear, They just route steam pressure 'the other way' to make the...
Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 19 Aug 2007 11:49:02 -0700
...or 1.9 turbo. > > > > > > The other thing to consider is the > > transmission. > > > Your stock Diesel trans is low geared and > > makes > > > the engine run...
Aux oil coolers
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Wed, 5 May 1999 10:22:40 -0400
...I planned using the "spin on" adapter that mounts were the oil filter normally would be, and moving the oil filter to another location...