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• Westy middle seat mounting question(s)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 08:20:19 -0600
  ...I'm told that the fastening mounts for the rails are already built into the floor of the van, under the wooden westy floor...
• Re: Can anyone give me an estimate?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 13 Dec 2010 22:41:36 -0500
  ...engine swap and there will be a lot of parts that will not or should not be reused. Clutch parts, seals, hoses, motor mounts...
• Re: Syncro propshaft vibration mystery
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 29 May 2007 21:48:03 -0600
  ...Somehow I have to work with the tranny mounts and motor mounts to decrease the drop from 5.5. There have been a couple...
• FS: 82 Vanagon Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Veedub
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 11:30:11 -0400
  ...The motor could use new mounts though. The TD engine provides plenty of power in town, but could use better gearing for the highway...
• Cars that sit for ten years
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 16:32:13 -0500
  ...The engine doesn't smoke and I can't see any oil usage or dripping. The CV boots disintegrated. The hard motor mounts cracked...
• Re: Weird Vibrations at the Clutch Pedal
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 17:57:43 -0600
  ...I know that i need new engine >>mounts(they are on the way). Any thoughts? >>History: PO told me one day he was driving...
• Re: warning regarding GoWesty alternator bracket kit - NVC
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:44:37 -0700
  ...The forklift pushed up on the assembly and jammed the engine pylon against the wing mounts cracking and bending the pylon. (The bolts did...
• 1.9L TD update,`82 D-Westy conversion!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
  Sat, 19 Jul 1997 08:09:13 -0700
  ...Modifying the engine mounts does not seem necessary, as is the case when using a 1.6L TD from a Jetta or Rabbit. The...
• Re: RPMs constant, but pulsing vibration at idle
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:00:55 -0700
  ...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: TiiCo Update
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 18 Sep 2001 11:51:48 -0500
  ...Let's see, what engine did that Rabbit have in it? DM&FS ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Knight" <bill.knight@USA.NET> To: <vanagon...
• Re: I4 Happenings in turbovans land
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:20:16 -0700
  ...I had a phone conversation with a guy one time about inline four gas engines and diesel engine mounts and vibration .. he had worked...
• Re: Black Nylon Fuel Return Hose Kink. Opinions? PICS.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:31:24 -0800
  ...The air cooled engine was noisier at idle. After I got the Jetta engine running "right", I noticed the noise. The fuel pump was...
• Wilfy-spec 4-cylinder conversion kit :)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Apr 1999 08:51:55 EDT
  ...oil pan, pickup tube (already installed on the motor), Motor mounts and engine carrier, Diesel starter, a alternator (minus voltage reg), diesel Vanagon exhaust...
• Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 10:54:21 -0800
  ...New cat, new muffler, new rear engine mounts.
• Re: alien invasion command post?
  Historical mailing list - Glen Buhlmann
  Mon, 24 Jun 1996 14:41:33 -0800
  ...There we bike fork-mounts (I think they were Thule but didn't get a close look) mounted on this load bar such that...
• Planning an I-4 Conversion - need parts ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss
  Sun, 25 Nov 2001 20:50:58 -0800
  ...deluxe pair includes end brackets and nuts & bolts and 2 used engine mounts : 125.00 low grade pair .. . just the bars . . . . 75.00 one...
• Re: Engine Carrier installed: The Good Bad, and the ugly! --- ;^)
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:06:10 -0400
  ...Sure was fun to have rest in place for mocking some engine peripherals up, but I'll pull it off and paint it ASAP...
• RE: Porsche Power (was: Self-Introduction)
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Wed, 27 Sep 95 17:05:06 EDT
  ...I paid $75 for engine mounts and made my own rear brace out of a $50 aluminum box-member; traded an airconditioner for the...
• Re: speaking of tools (was "Huge Nut on Rear Drum")
  Historical mailing list - Jim A
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 16:55:50 -0700
  ...The Bentley has a description of the proper VW tool, which bolts to > the engine mounts and goes in the holes in the flywheel.
• Re: cv-joints
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove - VAX Master
  Fri, 8 Jul 1994 10:40:39 -0400 (EDT)
  ...It feels like the engine and gearbox are wobbling back and forth on >their mounts but these look in good condition. A parts shop...
• Re: 15 degree engine? Why that?
  Historical mailing list - *****************
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 22:33:26 -0500
  ...your own mounts, and exhaust system. My total cost of my swap was under $1500 plus hard work. This inclued the engine witch I...
• NEW AAZ 1.9 diesel FS for conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 14:53:11 -0700
  ...This engine is bolt in for Europe or Canadian early 90's golf/jettas with the IDI engine. It is about bolt in to...
• Re: mounting a laptop in vanagon
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:21:32 -0800
  ...PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM> >>> >> Look up RAM Mounts. They're expensive, and they don't have a >>> >> dashboard >>> >> mount, but they have mounts for...
• 1.9 available WA state
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:16:48 -0700
  ...This is the whole engine, engine harness, computer, hoses, mounts, alternator, AC compressor, water pipes, "H" pipe, hoses, clutch assy, O2 sensor, air intake...
• Re: Inline gas engine project report.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 20 Sep 2010 10:48:35 -0700
  ...in my 84 > 5sp van. �This is mounted with VW diesel engine mounts in �the 50 degree > standard way the Vanagon diesels use. > > �I...
• Re: engine swap
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 22:16:56 -0700
  ...The kit mounts the engine at a 15 degree angle. If you have any other questions, please let me know! > > Eric 86-VW4x4 > vw4x4...
• Motor mount broken bolt 84GL manual 4 speed
  Historical mailing list - william greenamyer
  Sat, 18 Sep 2010 19:21:16 -0700
  I have started the process of changing the motor mounts. I came across a couple of interesting. Most everything seemed to be together however...
• Re: more seating and engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 09:11:06 -0500
  ...This seat fits in your existing mounts, but is cantilevered out to seat a third person in the middle. These seats will be scarce...
• Basement cleanout, Diesel parts.
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand 1
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 19:01:28 -0400
  ...4 Exhaust bracket and rubber mounts for Diesel Vanagon (works with any I4 engine) 5 Injection pump idler pulley. 6 Injection pump mounting bracket...
• Re: TiiCo vibes, I found it!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 09:25:44 -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...
• Fw: Re: filling the filter?, was: lube guys
  Historical mailing list - easoars
  Sat, 12 Feb 2000 16:23:08 -0800
  ...Its real fun > when the filter mounts RA to the block, ie Chevy :-) > > Some folks might dispute it, but having the oil already in...
• Re: CV joints/axles- new vs. rebuilt?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Oct 1996 13:19:35 PDT
  Joel said: > it's remotely possible that you have a bad motor mount and some whirling > part of the engine (like a belt or...
• Re: Oil cooler in 1980-1982 aircooled buses?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 6 Sep 2010 19:15:50 -0700
  ...no oil cooler other than the one tucked away under the engine tin. Don't know what you saw in that junkyard. Pumping oil...
• Re: QUICK! Need someone to measure their syncro van...
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 16:34:18 -0600
  ...I'm dead in the water, thanks to my early-style engine carrier bars, which have placed the rubber motor mounts about an inch...
• Re: engine swap
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 06:55:58 -0700
  ...Second, mouting at 50 degrees requires a lot more expensive and obsolete parts to make the conversion happen (oil pan, motor mounts, engine support...
• Re: 1.8 to 2.0 aba swap
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 30 May 2012 10:57:26 -0400
  ...I am using a 1.8L digifant head on an ABA 2L engine. One small detail of note is that your distributor needs to...
• Re: Zetec Syncro Westy hits the road..yee haw
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:21:18 -0700
  The cost was right at $5000 total. $3995 for the kit, plus some$200 shipping and $500 for the engine. Need a 2000 to...
• Re: Comment on 2.1 WBx vs. 2.2 Sub
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 19:14:05 -0700
  ...The 2.2 Subie boxer engine is a highly advanced piece of engineering. Many components utilized are unique to these particular engines! 7. Pipe...
• Re: 77 Trailer Hitch Question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 May 1996 21:01:24 -0500
  ...Unfortunately didn't work well and reallly killed rear engine mounts. On the better ones the tounge went back to a framework that hung...
• Re: Diesel Conversion - was Sucky Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 2 May 2013 16:09:03 -0500
  ...You'll need (right off the top of my head): > >Engine (complete) - My 1.9 NA long block cost about $3200 delivered >seven or...
• Re: Oil filter changes on diesels?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 10:16:52 -0700
  ...this would be similar for any I4 conversion using the diesel > mounts. So is it really a pain, or am I imagining it to...
• Re: I4 Engine conversion - german diesel parts source
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 26 May 2008 09:59:32 -0700
  ...like the oil >> pan, >> oil pump pickup, load bars and motor mounts from a diesel vgon. >> Make sure you get and use the thin...
• Syncro tranny pops out of fourth gear
  Historical mailing list - Tim King
  Wed, 22 Dec 1999 14:02:02 -0800
  ...Motor mounts? Tranny mounts? Sigh.... My guess is that it's some nasty internal problem. That brings me to question 2: I have plans...
• Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 15 Sep 2013 04:01:34 -0700
  ...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: Coolant bottle is out of whack!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:27:45 -0700
  ...the right way is to install the muffler heatshield onto the engine, then install them both together in the van. If you tried to...
• Re: Oil mist/ leak on rear hatch and back of motor
  Historical mailing list - Tim king
  Sun, 6 Feb 2000 18:49:35 -0800
  ...the engine was coated with a light mist of oil (more had collected in the cavities of the rear engine carrier/motor mounts). It...
• FS 82 westy (maybe)
  Historical mailing list - Higginbotham, David A.
  Wed, 2 Mar 2005 13:54:10 -0500
  ...30k on rebuilt engine, all suspension from ball joints to shocks including steering arm boots, etc. etc. ad infinitum, motor mounts, fuel line, complete...
• Advice sought on non-Vanagon vehicle
  Historical mailing list - Eric
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 21:47:30 -0500
  ...However it has a funny vibration coming from the engine when it revs up between 2800 and 4000 RPM's. Below and above that...
• Oil mist/ leak on rear hatch and back of motor
  Historical mailing list - Timothy King
  Sun, 6 Feb 2000 18:43:57 -0800
  ...the engine was coated with a light mist of oil (more had collected in the cavities of the rear engine carrier/motor mounts). It...
• Re: 1993 Eurovan with 127,000 miles: yes or no
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 5 Feb 2014 02:04:23 -0500
  ...Too little details. > > The engine is Audi based but a 2.5L. I don't remember if it was the bore or > stroke but...
• Re: Breaking exhaust port bolt loose, 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 14:21:21 -0400
  ...affixed to the engine in four places. I've gotten three loose, but >> the front (front is front) where it mounts to the exhaust...
• Tool advice for the young & spare parts FS
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 11 Apr 2006 13:52:29 -0700
  I'm pulling the engine on my '87 Vanagon, it threw a rod and I have a Subaru 2.2 ready (well maybe ready...
• Questions re. Audi 3A engine swap (after searching the archives)
  Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
  Wed, 5 May 2004 11:30:37 -0400
  ...tranny) and bolt it to the 3A engine via the diesel bellhousing, will all the mounts work out? **Input shaft length: I've read...
• Gas Vanagon to Diesel Conversion?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 12:25:43 EST
  ...Engine carrier bars, engine mounts, liquid filled rubber mounts (supposed to help vibration), flywheel, and adapter plate (I am not sure if they are...
• FS: 82 Vanagon Diesel (New Price)
  Historical mailing list - Veedub
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 11:29:16 -0400
  ...The motor could use new mounts though. The TD engine provides plenty of power in town, but could use better gearing for the highway...
• Re: swapping engine costs
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 22:53:38 -0800
  ...Price US$ KEP adapter and flywheel: $500 1.8L Engine Used (Minimum) $300 2.0L Engine New $1300 Engine mounts still working on that...
• Re: Long Block Advice
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Mon, 03 Feb 1997 11:32:33 -0800
  ...the engine compartment hold that engine w/o major mods? > > Yes, with the following from a diesel Vanagon - oil pan, engine > mounts, bellhousing, oil...
• FOR SALE: '82 Vanagon w/'98 Jetta TDI Engine
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Coffey
  Mon, 29 Aug 2005 17:25:18 -0700
  ...5 speed style engine cradle bars and rubber mounts--those are modified to keep the engine in the proper 4-speed location...not the...
• Re: While I'm Replacing the Engine
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 04:39:11 -0000
  ...Here's the list of items suggested - Water Pump and Thermostat Replace the O2 Sensor New Engine mounts New Thermostat Housing and Coolant Distributor...
• Re: Surging
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Thu, 7 May 1998 21:50:52 -0700
  Sounds like O2 sensor-it kicks in when engine warms up.Good place to start. Gerry -----Original Message----- From: Bruce Ralphs <bar@ISLANDNET.COM...