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• STARTER FIXES
  Historical mailing list - DSTEVENS
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 10:00:19 -0400
  WELL THERE IS A FORD STYLE REMOTE STARTER SWITCH THAT MOUNTS IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT(MANY of us are familiar with) but there is a...
• Re: Advice on an Oil-pump oily gasket slow leak
  Historical mailing list - David Devere
  Sun, 30 Jun 2002 12:21:55 -0500
  ...There is also no possibility for me > to do the job by myself on the road as all my engine mounts screws are > stuck...
• Re: Vanagon with Porsche power.
  Historical mailing list
  11 May 95 13:01
  ...The engine is as good as in now and uses Type III (I think) engine mounts at the rear sides on to a plate...
• Re: 88 Westy: Cost to Replace Broken Engine Mount?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 13:03:27 -0400
  The rear motor mounts (there are 4 of them) are around $15 each. To replace them, you need to remove the muffler/cat, the...
• RE: V-6 Buick into..(rotary)
  Historical mailing list - King, Robert
  3 Mar 1995 10:05:01 +1000
  ...On rotary side is engine, engine mounts and alternator... OK, there are a couple of bit you may have to 'take out' to have...
• Re: transmission front mount
  Historical mailing list - Richard
  Thu, 06 Jul 95 15:07:13 EDT
  ...And the rear engine mounts are fine. So, what is the > problem? > I am having the same problem on my '67, and indeed the...
• Re: '87 2.1L way beyond red line
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Sep 1996 13:57:35 -0400
  ...Actually the engine will start cutting out (by design) just at redline - you'd swear the motor mounts all broke at once. I regularly...
• Re: Nobody wants air cooled! (Was Re: in the year 2015......)
  Historical mailing list - John
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:43:01 GMT
  ...You can start here - 81 Westy for sale - rebuilt engine, all top components, sunbrella 3-window canvas, fue lines done, stainless tell clamps, vent...
• Re: Dropped my motor...almost..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 3 Jan 2008 18:31:28 -0500
  ...It can't, >> really, or the engine mounts would have no flex to dampen vibrations away >> from the frame, plus it'd chafe where...
• Re: Vanagon motor mounts chirping?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 15 Jul 2004 19:08:53 -0700
  ...baby chickens) noise > coming from > the engine compartment. The noise you're describing sounds just like worn or perhaps overtightened drive belts. I'd...
• Re: Rear-Ended !!
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Fri, 4 Jul 2003 06:44:43 -0700
  ...Maybe Check your engine carrge bolts for any marks that look like your engine shifted. check for stress cracks/bending around frame/engine mounts...
• Re: cheap Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Tue, 9 Nov 2004 13:55:02 -0500
  ...aside from the engine mounts moight only be worth $200. Theres currently a Diesel in the Philly area for cheap ($300), they want to...
• Re: Syncro Westy 1.9 TD, update # 2 ,and advice and/or your 2 cents?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 18:41:43 -0700
  ...The drivetrain itself is fine, and I have repositioned the >engine support mounts, nothing else is touching where it shouldn't. There is >a...
• Why no 5cly transplants to Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Sun, 13 Feb 2000 08:45:29 -0500
  ...would have all the necessary engine mounts and exhaust system parts and brackets etc, probably even wiring harness for sale. Is there an issue...
• Dismantling Vanagons - Parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Sat, 9 Feb 2002 22:03:01 -0500
  ...rods from 1985-1990 -AC system of evaporator and fans that mounts on the ceiling for both campers and regular vans -All windows -swivle...
• Fw: 1985 Vanagon - manual trans. - jerky ride ?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 10 May 2007 17:29:10 -0700
  ...it's jerky..... > >> > >> How do you check a Vanagon's engine mounts, trans. mounts, etc.??? > >> > >> Larry > >> Ga. > >> > >> > >> > >> > >>--------------------------------- > >>Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell...
• Diesel engine and tranny removal, 82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 16:52:27 -0600
  ...This mount will act like a hinge and allow you to slowly lower both engine and tranny together. When engine is on the ground...
• Re: bad vibrations
  Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 13:45:51 -0600
  ...engine mounts, guessing that > the old ones were worn out. > >If #5 (engine mounts) doesn't work my remaining guesses are: > > 1) Engine misses...
• Re: engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 09:59:01 -0500
  ...pan, oil pump, mounts, etc. > I really don't understand why Volkswagen never did this. Had to be a > engine group thing, I once...
• FW: FS: 2.5L Subaru conversion kit
  Historical mailing list - Meiborg, John R
  Sat, 23 May 1998 06:55:10 -0700
  ...mounts, complete wiring harness,etc... > I have everything), complete Kennedy conversion hardware (KEP > conversion plate, flywheel, upgraded clutch/pressure plate, TOB, > Syncro crossmember/engine...
• Anyone need an I4 kit from a diesel Vanagon? (in Portland, OR)
  Historical mailing list - David J
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 15:06:14 -0700
  ...custom exhaust installed) Flywheel Oil pan Oil pickup Both engine mounting bars All rubber mounts Diesel filter module One special coolant hose (Missing only...
• Has anyone installed an ABA-based engine conversion?
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Sun, 1 Feb 2004 11:55:50 -0500
  ...has anyone used the ABA engine for a 50 degree (diesel mounts) conversion? If so, I'd love to talk to you by p...
• =?UTF-8?Q?Re=3A_Diesel_Engine_Position=3A_4=C2=BA_Angle_From_Centre_of?= =?UTF-8?Q?_Rear_Wheels?=
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 28 Oct 2017 10:47:44 -0700
  ...Measured my Aba's crank bolt for engine height.. ABA with 1.8 liter head > and Vanagon bars, stock deisel motor mounts and stock...
• Re: 1991 Subie Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
  Mon, 16 Sep 2019 10:25:15 -0400
  ...a rear bumper and mounts. Believe I have a GL series > with all the fancy trim. After getting engine checked it will need exterior...
• Re: Strange vanagon engine pondering, audi 5cyl
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:05:23 -0800
  ...Then i assume all > the diesel mounts could be modified to fit the I5 Audi engine and all would > be well. > Or maybe the...
• Re: On I4 Engine Vibration
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 08:22:52 -0400
  ...As it comes, it can float between the frame of the van and the engine. This is because is has rubber mounts at both...
• Re: A few urgent things - curtains, hot start, book
  Historical mailing list - JOHN REYNOLDS
  Tue, 17 Jul 2001 23:24:22 -0400
  ...engine compartmenet air seal. Now, I still had hot-start problems. So I installed a new steering column switch, a plastic switch that mounts...
• Re: Brakes still going to the floor
  Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
  Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:57:57 -0500
  ...Don't want to drive the Vanagon until I get the motor mounts and trans mount fixed because we have a 1 mile dirt...
• Re: JT's Magic Bus Update Part Deux!
  Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 15:33:21 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I have the above two plus M114 - Six Hinged Side Windows. > Stump the Professor! Ok, I will. :-P With seat mounts gone from my...
• Re: LOUD! cooling fan
  Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 15:36:08 EDT
  ...I can't find anything wrong with the mounts or fan blades. It looks normal to my untrained eye. I find it very annoying...
• Re: installing quantum turbo diesel
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 25 Oct 2003 17:19:01 -0700
  ...but the Golf/Jetta TD manifold mounts the turbo where it interferes with the left side engine mount. You will need to use the...
• Re: Comment on 2.1 WBx vs. 2.2 Sub
  Historical mailing list - Mike Garske
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 17:04:03 -0800
  ...The 2.2 Subie boxer engine is a highly advanced piece of engineering. Many components utilized are unique to these particular engines! 7. Pipe...
• An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 15 Sep 2013 10:50:56 +0000
  ...I found and purchased the later ('83-up) diesel engine carrier bars, engine mounts, diesel oil pan, and a couple of other items. Now...
• Re: VR6 in a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Sat, 7 Jun 1997 07:30:09 -0500 (CDT)
  On Sat, 7 Jun 1997, Charles "luke" Lukey wrote: > Has anyone taken a look at the VR6 engine as a power source for the...
• Re: transmission/clutch noise
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 30 May 2015 06:32:10 -0700
  ...d suggest checking the followings >> >> - the engine tubber mounts - those when getting old will let the engine >> sag down a bit which bring the...
• more Vanagon related eBay auctions for $1
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 29 May 2006 21:03:42 -0700
  ...engine mount - Item number: 8070576639 Volkswagen Vanagon 86-92 Digifant 022D ECU computer - Item number: 8070577756 Volkswagen Vanagon 83+ Diesel rubber motor mounts - Item...
• Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
  Historical mailing list - pat
  Tue, 6 Apr 2004 14:39:04 -0400
  ...If you can make the > muffler mounts part of the engine mounts, as VW did for the diesel, or > mount them to the engine...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 21 Jun 2012 17:45:27 -0700
  ...really have to wonder if there's enough play in the engine mounts and/or > transmission mount, that a cycle of movement happens in...
• Re: Odd sound from rear end...(not Friday and no smart 'subject' remarks please)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Fri, 14 Jan 2011 13:05:07 -0700
  ...Have you checked to see if you have loose or broken engine mounts? bob
• Re: Parts for conversion to inline VW engine
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:56:18 -0800
  ...Includes mounts, oil pan > & pump, bell housing, flywheel, clutch, and starter. Are there other > things I would need from the donor diesel van? What...
• Re: Should engine mount move this much? (PIC)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:34:40 -0700
  ...I think I measured the position of the mounts incorrectly. I "leveled" the engine, then made marks for mount bolts onto carrier. When engine...
• Strange vanagon engine pondering, audi 5cyl
  Historical mailing list - Adrian Bertarelli
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:22:36 -0700
  ...Or if the bell housing mounts are the same. If so, it might be possible to pick that engine out of the quantum with...
• Re: 2.0 ABA inline gas Vanagon. how it works
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:56:30 -0700
  ...Reposition mount brackets on bars to allow for hydro mounts and engine placement. Yes. You need: DV FW, clutch housing, PB. Maybe Vanagon clutch...
• Re: 0 psi comp on #1! ;-( questions for you guys!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Archibald
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 09:21:00 -0800
  ...4.)finish installing the mounts on the diesil 1.6 engine I am putting in the '84 vanagon, and than get it installed, troubleshooted...
• Re: 82westie 1.6 diesel upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:00:33 -0700
  ...Complete setups, includes the complete engine, including exhaust, > the > 5 speed transmission, shift linkage, shifter, all mounts and extra bits. > Heck, it even includes...
• Re: Vanagon jerking
  Historical mailing list - Racer X
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 14:33:00 +0000
  ...the > >clutch (engine goes into idle immediately, running smoothly, does not > >stall) or by accelerating. > > > >Bruno > > > Have you checked out your motor mounts??? > > Austin
• Re: VR6 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 22:27:20 -0800
  ...the mounts next weekend. Should >be a fun project and yes, once it is done a kit will be available. Does the engine mate...
• Re: FS: '81 Westy w/ GTI engine
  Historical mailing list - acg11awg
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 20:53:00 -0400
  ...I used Vanagon Diesel mounts, oil pan, oil pump, bell housing, etc... it was a very nice fit, like it was made to fit...
• Re: VR6 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 21:57:22 -0800
  ...http://volksweb.relitech.com/../helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm Alistair PS David, how did your Digifant problem work out? any joy? -- '82 Westy...
• Re: Looking for Trailer Hitches
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:03:43 -0700
  ...55 -0700 > > bolts onto the engine ( or exhaust ) ? > not likely as the engine moves around on rubber engine mounts. > > fwiw .. > I have a pretty...
• fire extinguishers, custom mounts etc
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 15:26:50 -0700
  ...unit in the engine compartment or some sort of access hole/passage to direct a hand-held unit at an engine fire. Has anyone...
• Front end looseness
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 22:47:12 -0400
  ...By coasting downhill with the engine off, I was able to eliminate other suspects. It seems to give a knock as I come to...
• Help with upper ball joint
  Historical mailing list - Michael T. DeLessio
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 13:22:23 -0400
  ...All went well, I installed a new water pump, engine mounts, and gaskets on the exhaust. We made it through our maiden voyage without...
• AVP Engine
  Historical mailing list - Buffy & Philip Simmons
  Sat, 20 Apr 2002 18:48:57 -0700
  ...Total bill with shipping, new clutch and new motor mounts was ~2.5k.
• Golf/Jetta gas motor in Vanagon automatic
  Historical mailing list - Denmiester
  Thu, 18 May 2006 16:42:29 -0400
  ...I have the diesel oil pan/mounts/pump/manifold etc for the 1.8, but adapting it to the tranny is an issue... Has...
• Re: What can go wrong..... (followup and short trip report) Steering Feel!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 1 Aug 2017 14:29:09 -0700
  ...The lower control arm and radius rod mounts position the lower ball > joints and have to hold the correct position of all the different...
• Raising a Westy
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
  Mon, 22 Dec 2014 22:56:39 -0800
  ...Last year I was rear ended turning into my drive way, the collision destroyed my exhaust system and my engine mounting bars motor mounts...
• Re: DIESEL exhaust question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 23 Feb 2004 07:28:18 -0800
  ...It shows the 3 rubber mounts used to connect the muffler to the brackets that you mentioned. Mark Jim Felder wrote: > > Through a list...
• Re: Dream: Lost my Vanagon; a new muffler, and other news
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:40:24 -0800
  ...Nothing found wrong with wheels, > bearings, CV joints, motor mounts, tranny mounts, Canadian mounts, rear > suspension, front suspension, veeblefetzer fittings, or the steering > hawsers...
• Re: What goes here? and a part request for a 85 GL.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 2 Jul 2014 11:16:11 -0700
  There may be differences at the shift box where shift plate mounts. Not sure if, or how, this affects the shift plate itself. Neil...