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• Re: Grinding sound when rounding corners
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 11:16:27 -0800
  ...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: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 15 May 2013 07:29:53 -0700
  ...the interior bump and all that extra work of building custom engine mounts, etc. I would think, even if a person couldn't actually...
• Re: I-4 conversion general info
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Tue, 27 Oct 2015 22:36:18 -0700
  ...The kit is designed with flexibility to locate the hydraulic mounts either above, or below, the carrier bar as needed, depending on the engine...
• TDI, TD and 2.0L conversions
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Fri, 28 Aug 1998 19:31:45 -0700
  ...They run between Can$3000 and Can$3500 for a used engine. Then you need the electrical cables the accelerator poti, engine mounts, exhaust...
• Re: Why no 5cly transplants to Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 Feb 2000 12:06:11 EST
  ...would have all the necessary engine mounts and exhaust system parts and brackets etc, probably even wiring harness for sale. Is there an issue...
• Re: SA GRILLE
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 28 Mar 2006 17:02:39 -0600
  ...Like many things of that type, the engineers knew what they were doing. When you buckle the thing downe, it takes on plenty of...
• Re: Cold Idle Problem and warm Surging--let me know if I'm confusing
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 04:47:51 -0600
  ...You're Digijet ECU, I was told from list member Darrell, is grounded partly through the bracket that it mounts to. He suggested a...
• Re: Oil pump priming?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 Sep 2005 10:33:47 -0400
  ...To get the pump primed without running the engine, remove the distributor and make a shaft so a drill motor can be used to...
• Re: Vanagon safety and design? (addendum)
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 24 Feb 2000 06:41:13 EST
  ...in this evening's postings, of the five Chrysler posts, three are regarding Voyagers. '96, Transmission, no lockup, '89, Engine, poor idle, '91, steering...
• leaking oil pump gasket or bolts
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 17:19:05 -0800
  Hello- Is there anyway of getting at the oil pump cover bolts or the cover itself without pulling the engine on a syncro? background...
• Re: auto I-4 engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 22:05:39 EST
  ...This mounts in the more upright position which requires a different rear mount as well. I believe there is a strong possibility that this...
• rear backing plate/distributor
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 5 Nov 2006 21:56:05 -0500
  ...It was very loose, and had pulled out of the engine. At the bottom of th distributor, the steel (?) "pins" that engage with the...
• Re: Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 8 Feb 2014 08:59:31 -0800
  ...mounts on the muffler. They > didn't work for VW. All the Waterboxer have the muffler firmly attached and > moving directly with the engine...
• Re: Now it starts: racing idle
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 21 Aug 2014 13:07:36 -0300
  ...Is it possible that I have loose/worn transmission or engine mounts which are allowing enough play to affect the throttle at idle? The...
• 1987 Westy for sale Sacramento, California Area $6800 OBO
  Historical mailing list - Lou Carmona
  Sun, 26 May 2002 21:16:38 -0700
  ...rotors and front pads, new rear grease seals and all 4 engine mounts are new. Smogged 5/25/2002. The Bad: Paint is okay...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 12 Oct 2000 - Special issue (#2000-177)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 12 Oct 2000 20:32:41 EDT
  ...Replacing the rear engine mounts really didn't help, and I'm starting > to wonder if the front tranny mount might actually be the...
• Re: Tables, Oil Leaks, and Aux. Heater in 79 Campmobile
  Historical mailing list - Charles F. Webb
  Fri, 10 May 1996 22:23:03 +0000
  ...It is coming from the oil > filter bracket where it connects to the engine. I tried to take this bracket > off, but cannot get...
• Re: Clutch Chatter >> Tom, Dan, EMZ, Gary
  Historical mailing list - Frank LaHorgue
  Sun, 22 Mar 1998 11:15:13 -0000
  ...I have replaced engine and tranny mounts recently. Likewise a new needle bearing was installed with the most recent new Sachs Canadian clutch which...
• Inline Swap Parts Group Purchase
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Wed, 1 Apr 1998 10:47:29 -0500
  ...The engine mounts should also be a piece of cake. Then coupled with a KEP adapter plate and the inline conversion should be within...
• Re: Friday - engine stand suggestions
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:58:27 -0400
  ...a regular off the shelf engine stand. > > I had to be creative, using only 3 of the mounts, turned as needed > and lot's...
• Re: Neil's motor..
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:21:05 -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: Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 14:28:36 -0800
  ...because I like the Zetec engine and the fact that their kit comes as a turnkey motor with mounts and all of the appropriate...
• Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sun, 15 Sep 2013 09:25:53 -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: Jetta Conversion Observations
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sun, 20 Jan 2013 13:38:48 -0800
  ...plain ol' steel wheels. � � Engine mounting angle is stock VW and it's "floating" on Mercedes 190 motor mounts, an extra expense which didn...
• Re: Putting a 2wd transmission into a Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:29:16 -0700
  the short answer is 'it can be done.' biggest issue that pops into my mind is that the syncro engine and trans sit lower...
• Re: Vanagon crash safety/Projectzwo bull bars
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 10:25:10 -0700
  ...You must be kidding. *Any* front-engine vehicle has *much* more protection -- not necessarily intentionally engineered -- than a Vanagon does. Look at how much...
• Re: @#$%! Trees!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 16 May 2016 13:46:43 -0700
  ...at? personally, assuming body damage hasn't affected how headlight bucket mounts and how well they can be aimed.... maybe the existing bucket is...
• Re: Manual tranny clutch adjustment,
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 17 Apr 2016 12:29:06 -0700
  ...And though this is unlikely, given that Johns transmission is a rebuilt, could the tube on clutch housing that the slave bracket mounts on...
• Re: Plug n Play headlight harness with relays - almost done
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 31 Jan 2000 01:29:08 EST
  ...In them Volvo mounts a ratchet relay controlling the headlights in the engine compartment on the inner fender wing. This relay does not seem...
• Wheel Out of Round
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 08:55:01 -0500
  ...My mechanic insisted that all engine mounts and bearings were fine and it must be bad wheels. The wheel guy balanced them and said...
• Re: Loose motor
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 31 Dec 2007 13:46:49 -0800
  All right, you must be talking about the 'tie strap' that joins the bottom of the two engine cradle bars. A simple strap of...
• Caravelle VR6 & TDI
  Historical mailing list - Tore Vefferstad
  Wed, 27 Mar 96 10:41:12 +0100 (MET)
  ...New gear ratios, new exhaustsystem and new engine mounts reduces noise, and the front axle/suspension is improved to minimize the front wheel drive...
• Re: '88 Westy: Shopping for New Engine - Options?
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 14:27:25 -0400
  ...Shopping for New Engine - Options? > Automatic transmission, 2.1 liter 1988 Westy. > > I need a new engine. I've seen many recommendations for Boston...
• Re: Pushrod tube wires
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 20:20:59 -0700
  ...The ends of the wires should rest in the slot of the block that mounts the rocker shafts. Make sure that the wire does...
• Some 1600cc questions.
  Historical mailing list - M.Grant
  Mon, 15 May 1995 14:28:00 +0100 (BST)
  ...engine, I now find the mounting bar for the 1600 is the other way round (rubber on the chassis mounts, bolts on the engine...
• Re: Dropping the tranny - advice NEEDED
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Sun, 30 Mar 2003 09:08:55 -0500
  ...the engine hang loose on the > longer bolts. > If you drop the angled weight of the engine and tranny on the motor > mounts you...
• Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 2 Jan 2010 12:17:52 -0800
  ...Add > the cost of the diesel parts if you aren't beginning with a DV, throw in a > tune-up, hydraulic engine mounts, another...
• Re: Some 1600cc questions.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 May 1995 09:31:50 -0700
  ...engine, I now find the mounting bar for the 1600 is the other way round > (rubber on the chassis mounts, bolts on the engine...
• Anyone looking for a Subie-powered, semi-Syncro Adventurewagen?
  Historical mailing list - David J
  Tue, 4 Oct 2011 16:57:16 -0700
  ...Subaru 2.2l engine (w/103K documented miles) Lockable differential w/dash switch on a professionally rebuilt transmission (1yr/12K warranty) New paint, refinished...
• Re: Upgrading coolant system to 86-91 on 84 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 8 Jul 2008 11:14:32 -0700
  ...Ken at VanAgain took the last mounts for a Diesel van getting a 2.1 radiator. i can pull more of them if people...
• Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 15:08:23 -0800
  ...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: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 16 Sep 2013 08:55:13 -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: Looking for Trailer Hitches
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:32:32 -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...
• Re: Help with exhaust bracket design?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Tue, 23 Sep 2008 22:51:53 -0400
  ...Unless I misunderstood and you mean the isolators (DV setup) between the engine carrier bars and frame. I used two Fox rubber mounts between...
• FW: FS:'87 Syncro Westy, '86 Syncro, '83 Westy, Subaru 2.5L
  Historical mailing list - Meiborg, John R
  Mon, 23 Feb 1998 12:09:06 -0800
  ...Subaru cruise > control, motor mounts, all wiring, KEP conversion plate, flywheel, > Upgraded clutch/pressure plate, complete exhaust, Syncro crossmember > (engine attach point), KEP wiring...
• FW: FS:'87 Syncro Westy, '86 Syncro, '83 Westy, Subaru 2.5L
  Historical mailing list - Meiborg, John R
  Tue, 24 Feb 1998 09:52:53 -0800
  ...Subaru cruise > control, motor mounts, all wiring, KEP conversion plate, flywheel, > Upgraded clutch/pressure plate, complete exhaust, Syncro crossmember > (engine attach point), KEP wiring...
• Re: Shuddering rear end when letting clutch out.
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Sun, 2 Aug 1998 15:23:34 -0600
  ...Complete clutch kits are somewhere in > the territory of $125, while motor mounts are somewhere in the $10 each > range. My personal experience is...
• Re: Towing a Vanagon with a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 11:18:54 -0400
  I remember when I cooked the engine in my '73 super beetle... At the time AAA offered free towing within a small radius (I...
• Re: Broken Stebro Muffler Bracket / Malcolm's trip
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 9 Aug 2005 06:16:31 -0700
  ...muffler. > Also, undue vibrations from improperly running engines and or worn/broken motor and or > transmission mounts. Please verify that all of these conditions...
• Re: 2.1 WBX OIL COOLER
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 09:03:20 -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: LowerControlArmBushingSwap
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 22:59:16 -0700
  ...Those > sleeves > are hardened so they don't Sawzall out easily. > Did you also do the radius rod mounts? I guaranty they are also...
• Re: Jackin' Up The Van
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 29 Dec 2004 14:20:30 -0800
  ...under the engine case >>or >>tranny case you're prone to discover broken motor mounts, tranny mount and >>possibly damage your engine case. >>I...
• Re: Clutch Judder
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 22 Dec 2002 20:56:07 -0600
  ...the front mount center > bolt then lowered the engine and trans and pulled the engine out the > rear. I did disconnect the shift rod...
• I-5 conversion questions(was:Wasser...I drove it)
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Czerniak
  Wed, 10 Feb 1999 07:25:08 -0600
  ...Are factory Audi engine mounts used. If not what was used?Is the accelerator cable adapted without problems when an automatic trans is used...
• 87 Vanagon Engine Swap Success (LONG!)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Dec 1995 00:48:08 -0500
  ...MOTOR MOUNTS: The "new" engine came complete with the engine carrier bar (again a Syncro specific item) and motor mounts. One of the 1990...
• Re: Diesel 4 speed vs. 5 speed
  Historical mailing list - The Southards
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 12:56:59 -0500
  ...snip> > The engine carrier bars are curved differently and mount to the body using a > different bracket system. The rubber motor mounts are moved...
• Re: Weird oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 09:26:15 -0600
  First you need to discern whether the fluid you're leaking is engine oil or transmission oil. If it's the latter, you'd...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:07:52 -0800
  ...junction in them.. > the muffler is still mounted to the engine with rubber mounts. > > the stock system is So Good that I have reproduction...
• Re: speaking of tools (was "Huge Nut on Rear Drum")
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 19:24:18 -0400
  ...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: Westfalia roof rack
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 18:51:48 -0400
  Gary it is beautiful, well engineered, and well thought out like all your work. Two Questions: 1) If you choose to bolt the rack...