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• Free Vanagon parts - Atlanta
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 2 May 2009 10:50:34 -0400
  ...This is the pieces in the rear of the engine compartment above the muffler. - '84 engine carrier. This is the aluminium piece engine mounts...
• Re: Clutch Chatter >> Tom, Dan, EMZ, Gary
  Historical mailing list - eric solomonson
  Sun, 22 Mar 1998 15:52:16 -0700
  ...The transmission and engine mounts were also replaced. The third clutch suffered serious chatter problems. I had read about the Sachs clutch on the...
• Re: Coolant bottle is out of whack!
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:21:57 -0700
  ...Coolant bottle is out of whack! > Has anyone had their coolant bottle not line up after R&R their engine? I > bought a really...
• Re: Volvo B230FT Engine --> Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 18:13:37 -0800
  ...It seems to my eye that the distributor makes the engine too long at the flywheel end. But IMO, in some ways it might...
• Re: Tin Trivia
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 6 Jul 2008 07:26:11 EDT
  ...are bolted on top of the tins at the lower engine case mounts. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 Westy & Lionel Trains (_Collection...
• motor mount replacement? '81 2.0L AFC Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 12:54:52 -0700
  I've got some pretty abused motor mounts, one of which is no longer bonded at the top to the engine, another one is...
• WTB: 1983 - 5 Speed Tranny - PART II
  Historical mailing list - Tom L
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 16:06:59 -0700
  ...I am looking for a 5 speed 1983 tranny (ideally with complete shift linkage, engine mounts, engine cradle bars, oil filler neck and dip...
• Re: Building carrier (load bar) Square or rectangular tube steel?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:41:26 -0800
  ...Building carrier (load bar) Square or rectangular tube steel? > > any pics of a I-4 type engine using the stock cross bar for mounts...
• Re: Tranny swap: All Forward Gears too High.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:03:13 -0700
  Neil, You may want to go back over all your trans and motor mounts again. Make sure you haven't induced some stress or...
• TiiCo vibes, I found it!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 21:21:22 -0500
  ...alternator, A/C and other accessory mounts to eliminate noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) in 4 cylinder engines. Oh my god, I found it...
• TiiCo Update
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Tue, 18 Sep 2001 08:23:01 -0400
  ...Our SA engine has been in and running well for about 1500 miles. 22 mpg and it goes! Ours you might recall also has...
• Re: FS: 2.5L Subaru conversion kit
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Mon, 18 May 1998 02:51:43 EDT
  ...mounts, complete wiring harness,etc... I have everything), complete Kennedy conversion hardware (KEP conversion plate, flywheel, upgraded clutch/pressure plate, TOB, Syncro crossmember/engine...
• Re: VC failure symptoms
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 11 Sep 1997 21:05:40 -0400
  ...guess a combination of the Rear Motor Mounts, along with the Trans >mount becoming weak, the engine and trans sagged enough to let the...
• Re: STEBRO Muffler/Cat
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 06:14:02 EST
  ...been attributed to abnormal vibration caused by poor engine tuning or loose/worn engine mounts. In all these instances, even though we feel it...
• Query: Any Good Vanagon Salvage Yards LA to Monterey?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 15:58:00 EDT
  ...Vanagon diesel flywheel, a couple of used or broken engine mounts and the two engine carrier bars for the '82 installation. Thanks Frank Grunthaner
• Re: Stock 2.1 in NC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:04:19 -0700
  ...I'm guessing that the 2wd engine mounts are completely different. The rubber mounts that I have may fit both versions and the muffler...
• Re: Mobil 1 Gear Oil - Can I use this?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 09:29:02 -0600
  ...gears when it is cold, try replacing your rear engine mounts. Although the mounts might appear good they get soft from exhaust heat and...
• Re: Two bolts to mount the alternator bracket to the engine block are just plain missing!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 17:45:40 -0800
  ...The bracket under the > alternator mounts to the engine block with 2 bolts (maybe). Both of these > are missing, maybe they just worked themselves...
• Re: Looking for Trailer Hitches
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:02:18 -0400
  ...Bolts to the engine >carrier at the same place as the center engine mounts; the hitch is supplied >with longer bolts. Very easy install...
• Re: Tiico: Harmonic balancing pulley
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 10:03:00 -0700
  ...Not diesel) have this problem? What is different- engine mounts, exhaust?? what about fastforward.ca conversions? -matthew On Wed, 24 Apr 2002 vgonman@earthlink...
• FS: Jetta 2.0l for Vanagon install w/EVERYTHING! (ECM, harness, mounts, etc.)
  Historical mailing list - David Jaffe
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 14:23:17 -0700
  ...complete wiring harness, all sensors, ECM (Motronic 2.9, which is OBDI, shockingly better and easier than making OBDII behave), all the engine mounts...
• FS PARTS OR TRADE
  Historical mailing list - Darrel
  Sun, 18 May 2003 16:47:27 -0400
  ...red & yellow front lower metal and upper aluminum engine 1.9 or 2.1 mounts (2) spare tire carriers both for steel rims 5...
• FS: Complete '85 Westy Camper Interior
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Aug 1996 20:30:36
  ...unit mounted in top cabinet not included.) - 2 tables (front and rear) plus associated mounts - Top bed, if you need it - All misc. panels...
• Re: POR15 pictures of parts/ go with por20!!!
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Wed, 8 Nov 2006 16:49:41 -0800
  ...the mounts and oil pan. Sharp ,and they will stay that > way. Not like paint from a spary can. When the engine gets dirty...
• Re: Fwd: 83 diesel into 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 10:44:30 -0500
  ...Something about the '83 5-speed tranny being longer? I could be mistaken, though. > Any modifications needed? tranny, engine mounts etc? If it's...
• Vanagon 5 Cylinder Engine Carrier
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 19:21:14 -0700
  ...get the engine aligned just right--you didn't expect this to be easy did you? Notice the left mount--mounts are Audi 100...
• Cheap TDI engine For Sale in NJ
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 09:16:16 -0500
  ...so the engine was coming loose for the motor mounts. The guy had no choice but to put in a new engine since the...
• Re: Replacing a starter on a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Tue, 17 Aug 1999 22:53:04 -0600
  ...I definetly didn't loosen the trans mounts but I did drop the inner cv joint--its a tight job w/ the gas tank...
• Re: last minute engine swap questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 May 2012 10:35:15 -0400
  ...I didn't think to get new hardware for the engine to transmission and the rear carrier to body mounts. I'm looking at...
• Re: Movement felt in the Shift Stick.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:12:15 -0700
  ...Put a jack under the engine, lift it maybe a quarter inch (just enough to take the load off the mounts), and try to...
• 2 EFI tips from Import Service magazine
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 24 May 1996 11:05:32 CST6CDT
  ...This can happen very easily with Vanagons as the engine mounts allow a lot of flex and the air cleaner is firmly fastened to...
• Re: Strange vanagon engine pondering, audi 5cyl
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:11:40 -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: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 02:32:51 EST
  ...The comment that engine heat is not an issue is simply wrong. All diesels were delivered with engine area battery mounts. Indeed, as I...
• Re: Shuddering rear end when letting clutch out.
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Sun, 2 Aug 1998 18:13:04 -0600
  On Sun, 2 Aug 1998, Tom Young wrote: > How about the motor mounts? I know when I swapped out the engine in my > van...
• Syncro shifting dilemma
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Thu, 26 May 2011 09:32:36 -0400
  ...I dropped the tranny in my syncro to gain access to the main engine seal. After reinstalling the tranny I can not shift from...
• Oil filter changes on diesels?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 07:25:40 -0800
  ...I assume this would be similar for any I4 conversion using the diesel mounts. So is it really a pain, or am I imagining...
• Re: 2.1 fits right in
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 8 Nov 2005 13:45:12 -0800
  ...But, a complete 2.1l exhaust is not much different, only in pick-up tabs for mounts, I think. So, use a 2.1l...
• RPMs constant, but pulsing vibration at idle
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Wed, 25 Mar 2015 13:51:41 -0500
  ...As soon as I get off idle it goes away and the engine is smooth as can be. The pulsing does not appear to...
• Re: Shortest rubber motor mount? (Vanagon/Jetta conversion)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:48:16 -0700
  ...happening) The Fox rubber mounts are new and FWIW, I found that having them mounted 90* to the engine block reduced throttle pedal movement...
• Re: LowerControlArmBushingSwap
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 22:29:22 -0500
  ...Did you also do the radius rod mounts? I guaranty they are also shot. I don't know how those urethane bushings set up...
• Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 20:07:07 -0700
  ...oil pan, > > engine mounts, timing belt, distributor, exhaust down pipe, flywheel, >bell housing adapter > > plate, genuine oil filter, ready to install!engine comes with...
• re: Subarus in VWs ?!!?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, SMUS Network Analyst
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 12:34:31 PDT
  ...Has anyone putting a Jetta 4 cyl gas engine in a Vanagon, possibly using the diesel van mounts, oilpan and tranny? This would seem...
• Transporter Needed
  Historical mailing list - George Mitchell
  Wed, 27 Jan 1999 19:07:31 -0500
  ...Pan, mounts, Transmission bellhousings , etc. Also a decent Syncro van is also on the list. Blown engines or blown water jacket gaskets ok. Anyone...
• Re: 5-cylinder swap update (kits are ready!)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 01:25:20 EST
  ...exhaust system fuel injection system (CIS-E) complete coolant system Engine mounts and engine carrier bellhousing or adapter plate flywheel, clutch, pressure plate etc...
• Re: Grinding sound when rounding corners
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 13:08:01 -0600
  ...So I > replaced the four rear engine mounts which didn't look so good; so I > thought that was it. Nope. I checked the...
• Re: Trouble Fitting I-4 Engine Into '90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sat, 24 Feb 2001 19:24:30 -0800
  ...in the '83 diesel are different lengths and cause the need of the different position of the rubber mounts along the engine carriers? Are...
• Re: Volvo B230FT Engine --> Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 16:10:01 -0800
  ...jobs, clutch jobs, and engine mounts ....... > but at least I had not really seen that type of volvo engine out of the car. > > By...
• 2.0L I4 Opportunities
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 14 May 2013 06:28:23 -0400
  ...engine mounts > motor mounts > oil pan > oil pickup > oil filler > dipstick & tube > exhaust mounts > bell housing > bell housing dust shield > bell housing to engine...
• Re: tranny mount responsibility?
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 25 May 1999 08:55:19 -0700
  ...My feeling is that at the very least the mechanic was negligent in > not checking all mounts to the frame after dropping the engine...
• Re: Strange vanagon engine pondering, audi 5cyl
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:33:04 -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...
• Replacing oil cooler, was: oil leak found? (oil cooler)
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Wed, 14 Oct 1998 08:43:05 -0400
  ...your mainshaft seals, and rear motor mounts. The seals are about $30 for the pair, and the mounts (4 of /em) are about $30...
• Re: converting an 81 AC Vanagon to water cooled
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 15:32:14 -0800
  ...The 82 and older > radiator used thread in > rubber mounts on brackets top and bottom. These > older brackets and > rubber mounts don't work...
• 88 84 73 parting
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 19:03:34 -0700
  just in today 73 transporter rebuilt engine parting out 2.1 heads 1.9 liter block good for rebuild 1.9 leer cylinders and...
• Re: '84 Vanagon, -- intermittent "Clunk" coming from under middle of van
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Oct 2015 08:10:57 -0400
  Check the engine and transmission mounts. Dennis, From my phone. ________________________________ From: john<mailto:john@JHL.MGACOXMAIL.COM> Sent: ‎10/‎15/‎2015 1:32 AM...
• Re: Stuff wanted 'n stuff available
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 1 Sep 2003 17:49:48 -0700
  ...tranny, mounting bars, engine mounts, oil pan, hoses, etc. - vanagon stuff: front doors free for pickup, good shape - quantum starter, worked fine when pulled...
• Re: 90+ Fox engine @ 54 degrees
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 22:15:26 -0600
  ...Has anyone installed a 1990 or newer Fox engine into Vanagon using the > diesel mounts? Did you have to bang the sheet metal to...
• (More) Parts for Sale!
  Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 04:38:35 MST
  ...waterboxer engine. Low oil pressure symptoms. 2. "DU" and "ABD" 4 spd.transmissions. Need work or are noisy. 3. Reese trailer hitch. Mounts to...
• Re: : 1991 Vanagon Transmission- Five speed upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 08:21:19 EDT
  <<<Does anyone know of a 5 speed transmission that could be modified to fit in a 1991 Vanagon with the priginal Wassbox engine?>>> Yes...
• Re: Engine removal
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 16:08:26 -0800
  ...Have support >blocks about 4 inches under the front of the transmission, have a floor >jack >under the engine. Disconnect the engine mounts on...
• Re: porsche engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 08:14:19 -0700
  ...more mounts and carriers reproduced from your units? I can take care of all the rest. I have access to 3.2 engines both...