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• Dropped my motor...almost..
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 31 Dec 2007 12:49:25 -0800
  ...I've repeatedly checked the motor mounts, bought new ones and stached em after I found the current ones to be just fine...I...
• Re: Vanagon safety and design? (addendum)
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 22:43:57 -0800
  ...in this evening's postings, of the five Chrysler posts, three are regarding Voyagers. '96, Transmission, no lockup, '89, Engine, poor idle, '91, steering...
• Advice on 92 Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 00:03:08 -0500
  ...Sometimes felt like maybe the clutch was not fully disengaging prior to shift or that engine mounts or transmission mounts might be broken/weak...
• Parting out 84 vanagon conversion, also bently for sale
  Historical mailing list - Ronald P. McDonald
  Wed, 25 Feb 1998 14:34:52 -0800
  ...So I am parting it out, It is in good shape with a engine head bolt broken off. A picture can be seen of...
• Re: Tiico into Diesel
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 22 Oct 2001 17:28:22 -0700
  ...engine in the same relative position as a Tiico. An aircooled tranny uses a compatible linkage to a diesel 4 speed but still mounts...
• Baffling clamp
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 12 May 2007 20:26:16 -0400
  ...What perversion those VW engineers trafficked in! THat tank venting system is downright stupid. At any rate, I was putting things back together (please...
• Re: Removing engine, WAS; How high do I lift the wee beastie?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 21 Nov 2010 21:13:48 -0800
  ...It's a transmission party then. ;) Makes sense to remove as > unit. > > If it were me, I'd crack the engine/transmission fasteners loose...
• Re: Hard thunk at startup
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Thu, 26 Oct 2006 05:03:03 -0700
  ...It seems like this eliminates engine mounts. More prevalent after the van is warm like during quick trips to the store. I recently replaced...
• Re: I4 engine/vibrations
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 22:57:17 -0500
  ...mount - Small exhaust leak at entrance to muffler Generally worn-out engine mounts are also a possibility. Mine is an '82 so it has...
• Dan's Diesel Rebuild Part 6
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Thu, 27 Sep 2001 09:40:18 -0700
  ...The engine was teetering on two motor mounts. It turns freely, and there is no ridge on the cylinder walls where the rings stops...
• Re: Swap Entire '85 Shift Linkage into '81?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 2 Jan 2010 20:08:17 -0800
  ...http://sites.google.com/site/tubaneil2/Crossovertube1.jpg > The later front shift rod bushing mounts > to the crossmember at the rear edge of the...
• Re: Alternative engine swaps
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Wed, 28 Jun 1995 20:25:13 -0700 (PDT)
  On Mon, 26 Jun 1995, William Abbott wrote: > For engine swap fans, Ian and I figured out how the gas > Rabbit engine goes into...
• Re: Neil's motor..
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:43:02 -0700
  ...Neil, > > I haven't been bringing up your pics of the engine mounts, etc. because I > have this *glacial* dial-up internet connection here...
• Re: Looking for Trailer Hitches
  Historical mailing list - Todd Brown
  Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:05:02 +0000
  ...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: vanagon with ticco engine/vibrations
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 21:41:39 -0800
  ...alternator, > A/C and other accessory mounts to eliminate noise, vibration and harshness > (NVH) in 4 cylinder engines. Oh my god, I found it...
• Re: Tow hitch needed - the kind that hides behind the bumper, or is integrated with the bumper.
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Thu, 4 May 2017 23:01:33 -0400
  ...very minor mod to the bumper to allow for the hitch mounts. Not sure if you do that anymore, Dennis? Dave > On May 4...
• parting out a bunch of vans - '80 westy, '84 GL, '87 wolfsburg, '90 carat, etc
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 12:41:58 EDT
  ...tranny, complete 2.0L aircooled FI engine for parts '84 vanagon GL for parts - 1.9L wbx engine, auto tranny, a/c, etc '85...
• '73 tranny trashed?
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 14:08:12 -0500
  ...same -- do you have to fabricate the mounts? Reason I'm asking is that the engine in mine is a '81 2.0L, and...
• Re: Loose motor
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 31 Dec 2007 13:08:36 -0800
  ...I've repeatedly checked the motor mounts, bought new ones and stached em after I found the current ones to be just fine...I...
• Re: Bench Testing an L-jetronic Fuel Injected engine
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:37:46 -0500
  ...I do have plans to go watercooled, using a Mexican baywindow transmission and engine mounts with a 1.8L inline 4 digifant engine sourced...
• more on Trans mounts...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jul 1995 13:33:44 EDT
  ...If I wanted to replace the front mount is there a way to do this w/o removing engine. (I'm really pressed for...
• Re: VR6 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 21:11:34 -0800
  ...Pictures are coming - we are doing the wasserboxer pull this weekend and building the mounts next weekend. Should be a fun project and yes...
• Re: Will later seats fit?
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Sat, 01 Oct 94 12:57:38 CDT
  ...engine). >Will front seats from any other model VW fit this bus WITHOUT modification? >I'd rather not have to modify the seat mounts...
• Re: 2.1 WBX OIL COOLER
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 16:07:30 -0800
  ...I need to know if > > all late model Vanagon's (1986-1991) use the engine oil cooler > > which mounts to the cylinder block and...
• Re: KYB Shocks wont fit(rear).....Grind em down?
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 16:24:26 -0700
  ...becouse the shock mounts are > > too wide-(where the bolt slides through the shock) > > > > Should I grind the shock mounts down 1/4" so...
• Re: 83 diesel into 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 17:35:51 -0700
  ...Meanwhile, slightly open the 17mm nuts on the injectors to relieve air until fuel squirts out. > Any modifications needed? tranny, engine mounts etc? If...
• FS: 2.1L engine and parts for sale...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 22:08:14 EDT
  ...2.1L engine case- good condition $200 2.1L engine - re-buildable engine with heads. $500 (have pallet to ship on or can deliver...
• Re: Engine Change
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 17:07:21 -0800
  ...type of engines are easily put into a vanagon body? > Without major changes to the frame. Supplier of adpter plates, motor mounts, > etc.. > > Paul >
• Re: 4 Cyl VR-6 Conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 30 Nov 1999 21:29:34 -0800
  ...motor mounts are different, also there are slight differences in the flywheel. >If so what? > >What about any other components needed. Additional engine supports...
• Re: Clutch Problems??? Comments Appreciated
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 21 Apr 2003 22:03:32 -0500
  ...I'd suggest that you check your rear engine mounts, I've had much smoother shifting since I installed new mounts. Stan Wilder 83...
• Re: auto trans swap
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 28 Mar 2006 11:39:41 -0500
  ...The rear mounts will flex enough to lower the engine the 2-3 inches needed for the trans to drop out. Dennis ----- Original Message...
• Re: pre-83 vanagon engine swaps: gas vs. diesel
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 12:05:35 -0800
  ...So it should not be hard to put a inline gas >| engine into a newer Vanagon with the wasser setup using a donor diesel...
• Re: Vanagon vs Element..from digest mode..
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:28:01 -0700
  ...The rear bank of plugs on the transverse V6 was only reachable after unbolting the rear motor mounts and tilting the engine (with a...
• Re: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 21:58:19 -0800
  ...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: Vibration under acceleration - CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 25 Sep 2005 08:51:07 -0700
  ...few years, which I assumed was engine mounts. > >Now that I have replaced the engine, transmission, and mounts, it is still > >there. I'm...
• Re: What can go wrong..... (followup and short trip report) Steering Feel!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 1 Aug 2017 20:29:10 +0000
  ...The lower control arm and radius rod mounts position the lower ball joints and have to hold the correct position of all the different...
• =?UTF-8?Q?Re=3A_ABA_engine_swap=3A_install_fuel_rail_end_for_end=3F_?= =?UTF-8?Q?=28flip_180=C2=BA=29?=
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 11 Oct 2017 18:25:08 -0700
  ...style "diesel" engine carrier arms and started determining position and design of engine bracket to accommodate Audi 5000 mounts and WBX engine position. The...
• Re: Subie engine prices
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sat, 26 Dec 2009 07:19:20 -0700
  ...doing this as well) So, if you see an Engine, Wiring and cats, mounts etc. for 3K, I'd say that's a pretty...
• Re: More Power to the Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 19:02:15 -0700
  ...The L brackets are mounted to the bracket which is mounted by the rubber engine mounts to the rear carrier. But I still like...
• TiiCo vibrations...some progress
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Thu, 20 Sep 2001 07:11:59 -0400
  ...None found in the header, but the engine itself bounced on it's mounts for many cycles. Ah... damping needed. This is wierd but...
• Re: Alternative Part & Design to Bosal Diesel Exhaust Hanger? (15* I4 Jetta engine)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:28:38 -0800
  ...mounts. there is or wasm a rare 'double size' one for the oil pan bracket , that's on a stock DV with engine mounted...
• Re: Turbo diesel motor in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 19:56:15 -0700
  ...one source says no, not without modifying/customizing engine mounts, and the other source says yeah, no sweat, just drop it in. whats the...
• Re: Joy Hecht's problem's solved?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 23 May 2005 15:20:04 -0600
  ...However I went ahead and fabricated a new cross tube and put new hoses on and new engine mounts and filled and fired it...
• Fwd: Oil Pump removal-Difficult????
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:54:34 -0500
  Seems it is the retainer that mounts onto the engine carrier part #025 199 221 A that is collecting the drips.. Thanks, Michael. ---------- Forwarded...
• Re: pre-83 vanagon engine swaps: gas vs. diesel
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 20:40:47 EST
  ...Is the diesel body substantially different in the engine compartment area? Could someone please explain the problem? >> Gary-- The engine compartment area is predominantly...
• Re: [Syncro] stretch Syncro/Vanagon lives!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 22 Dec 2002 10:43:14 -0800
  ...Do you sell your 15 degree engine carrier and mounts? I already bought the KEP parts. Mark David Marshall wrote: > > Mark, > Why not use...
• VW gas I4 Engine Conversion input needed. (I think I've made my choice)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:23:09 -0700
  ...core intsalled) I assume the aluminum I4 engine mounts can be used with the appropriate carriers. (engine supports) True? FWIW, reasons for going 15...
• Re: Fireworks for the Fourth�in my engine bay
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 18:50:04 -0400
  ...to the tank which goes on the nipple that the regulator mounts on. The inlet from the tank goes to the gauge tee, then...
• Re: Bus depot exhaust system junk?
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 16:05:18 -0700
  ...Unfortunately rear header rattles against the engine crossbar. Time for new mounts, perhaps. George --- David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET> wrote: > At 14:03 10...
• Re: Will Tiico coolant hoses fit an '82 diesel
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 2 Feb 2003 15:27:47 -0800
  ...If so, they would have to be using 2 > different types of hoses, one for the 83-85 engines with the steel > coolant pipes...
• Re: AMV 188 000 02
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 23 Jul 2016 12:36:01 -0700
  ...In part, repaired corrosion damage to area starter mounts to. I'd think that the corrosion would've happened regardless of sealant between starter...
• Re: Engine Carrier installed: The Good Bad, and the ugly! --- ;^)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:29:13 -0700
  ...Not much room to get down to take better > pics. > > > > Bottom of carrier is off level, but drive train is level and mounts > > don...
• =?UTF-8?Q?Re=3A_Diesel_Engine_Position=3A_4=C2=BA_Angle_From_Centre_of?= =?UTF-8?Q?_Rear_Wheels?=
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 28 Oct 2017 09:24:13 -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: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - selten2
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 12:23:21 -0600
  ...Using say a 1.8L VW it will not protrude if using a diesel > >> >> bellhousing or something equivalent that mounts the engine at something...
• Re: Stock 2.1 in NC
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:38:39 -0400
  ...I'm guessing that the 2wd engine mounts are completely different. The rubber mounts that I have may fit both versions and the muffler...
• On Mon, 26 Jun 1995, William Abbott wrote:
  Historical mailing list
  6/28/95 8:25 PM
  On Mon, 26 Jun 1995, William Abbott wrote: > For engine swap fans, Ian and I figured out how the gas > Rabbit engine goes into...
• How to change your transmission mount
  Historical mailing list - Richard
  Fri, 14 Jul 95 09:58:43 EDT
  ...wow, this actually shifts easily now!!! Well, as there has been some murmurings lately about transmission mounts, and as UPS finally brought me mine...
• Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 16 May 2013 17:35:17 -0700
  ...There is also > the diesel oil pan and the aluminum mounts that bolt to the block. You > are grossly underestimating the difficulties involved in...
• Re: Phrydae Question: Who drives a TDI?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Lee
  Fri, 2 Nov 2012 11:21:20 -0400
  ...maintenance repairs, rubber mounts, CV boots, a brake mount pin.... Total cost $13K so far. A must for long engine life -- VW spec oil...
• /f Re: Ur-tools
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Thu, 6 Jun 1996 09:52:01 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Rear engine mounts are probably near the > limit of duct tape's capability, but with three or four rolls, if they were > fresh ... > B...