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• Re: VR6 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 10:11:16 -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: Westy Diesels
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 09:19:15 -0600
  ...It is unlikely that standard mounts accessories etc will work. Swapping engines within a particular manufacturer line is much simpler. You might be interested...
• Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - Data Services
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 15:49:23 -0500
  ...a brand new Motronic control, and the engine came complete with the new rails,motor mounts and exhaust all installed. Other than a minor...
• Re: Timing Belts, Gears, Chains etc
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 07:53:20 -0700
  ...remove engine mount crossbar (Volkswagen), lower engine with everything attached(coolant, fuel, wiring etc) maybe 10", bend back heat shield, remove smallcar mounts (cross...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 24 Nov 2012 09:12:13 -0800
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Inline 4 transplant question
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 1 Jan 2001 20:25:11 -0800
  ...In the mess of the conversion I can't locate the bolts that went through the engine mounts. A 10 mm bolt slides in...
• Re: ABA 2.0L 15 degrees
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 10:40:28 -0800
  ...We then installed some liquid filled mounts from a Jetta onto the > >> bottom > >> > of the alloy engine mounts. Then install your "L > >> shaped brackets...
• gauge stuff coming together
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Fri, 25 Jul 1997 23:07:43 -0400
  ...Sender for oil temp gauge, mounts in Type 4 sump plate, I believe $11.50 from Ron. Sender for oil press. gauge, I don...
• The value of Neil's I-4 van conversion.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:11:02 -0700
  ...And I certainly didn't want to have to fabricate parts or worry about some odd-ball adaptation of engine management, etc etc.. So...
• Re: FS: Vanagon "Transporter" Front "bench" seat and side windows/seals
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:08:47 -0800
  ...I should point out, that the bench seat mounts on the passenger side. Quite likely you Vanagon folks knew this though...... Thanks, Neil. On...
• Re: Inline 4 transplant question
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 1 Jan 2001 20:58:49 -0500
  ...In the mess of the conversion I can't locate the bolts > that went through the engine mounts. A 10 mm bolt slides in...
• Progress report: Billy Bones
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Sat, 21 Feb 2004 23:52:28 -0600
  ...new clutch, and joined the tranny to the engine. Tomorrow we'll attach the motor mounts and exhaust system and raise it all into...
• Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 16 Jan 2011 11:58:09 -0800
  re "And the rear bumper mounts are not that strong. The bolts do shear and those brackets do not put up that much of...
• Selling Various Vanagon Parts in Austin, TX
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:41:20 -0700
  ...One automatic transmission & differential (trans won't shift into 3rd gear) $200 Radiators, cooling fans & sheet metal mounts, AC condensers & evaporators, fuel tanks Front...
• Re: Car advice please: 91 Passat. NVC
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 1 Mar 2005 21:19:38 -0500
  The fuel economy is also terrible and the fuel injection likes to vapor lock and the power steering racks leak and the engine mounts...
• Re: Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 9 Feb 2014 10:50:33 -0800
  ...muffler noise? I imagine not, as engine noise-vibration is somewhat arrested at the engine and transmission mounts, but have to ask. Neil. On...
• Re: Aircooled upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 28 May 2002 09:04:01 -0500
  ...a hundred and fifty pounds of bolts, nuts, hoses, flapper valves, engine mounts and Yada Yada Yada! when you get your salvage stack built...
• Re: Will the clutch survive the trip on 89 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Mon, 19 Apr 2004 11:10:34 -0700
  Dan, You may just for giggles change out the 4 rear rubber engine mounts. They get mushy and tend to allow wind up on...
• FREE VW Mechanics "School"
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 31 Mar 1996 05:47:59 -0500 (EST)
  ...Remove Engine. While the engine is out it would be nice to clean the INSIDE of the engine tin. While the engine tin is...
• Re: Will later seats fit?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Garramone
  Tue, 4 Oct 1994 10:15:46 -0500 (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: � � � firing order
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Erlandson
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 23:52:47 -0400
  ...system overhaul with head >> gaskets, >> motor mounts, rad, fan switch,most coolant hoses, thermostat, water >> pump, >> major engine detailing, ect.� Just want to make...
• Re: tiico engine swap
  Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
  Tue, 5 Jun 2001 22:01:17 -0400
  Steve Bosbach wrote: > Jim, > I finally got my engine delivered via TIIco, about a month late, but > seemingly in good condition. I remembered you...
• Re: Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 04:16:45 -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: HELP! Which Westy to buy for engine swap?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 11:38:58 -0400
  ...If you are installing the Golf engine, then get a diesel powered van because the engine mounts and tranny bellhousing will fit perfectly. If...
• F.S. 87' Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Apr 1996 08:53:32 -0400
  ...oil changes every 3000 miles, changed the transmission fluid and coolant every year, and just had the transmission mounts redone etc. etc. The van...
• Parts For Sale!
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Sat, 6 May 2000 02:09:50 CDT
  ...Diesel parts to convert waterboxer to inline 4 cylinder Golf, etc.-- bellhousing, engine mounts, oil pan & dipstick, flywheel, slightly used clutch and pressure plate...
• Re: Chevy 4.3l into the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:04:26 -0800
  ...researching what hydro mounts would fit. You'd need the DV exhaust parts too. The brackets between the muffler and engine are likely not...
• Re: Inline 4 transplant question
  Historical mailing list - Sylvain B
  Mon, 1 Jan 2001 18:55:15 -0500
  ...In the mess of the conversion I can't locate the bolts >that went through the engine mounts. A 10 mm bolt slides in...
• Re: Terpsicorian Shifter
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 27 May 2002 17:42:09 -0500
  I think its something as simple as soft motor mounts. Try accelerating hard and backing off a few times on flat ground and see...
• New engine decision and break-in questions
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 2 Jan 2006 12:22:30 -0800
  Hi All, First, I wanted to thank everyone for all the suggestions about how to deal with my 85 Westy with the blown engine...
• FS: 82 Vanagon Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Veedub
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 13:23:16 -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...
• I4 engine/vibrations - A few quick comments
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 19:48:00 EST
  ...Addition of a balance shaft to the engine or the use of hydraulic (actively damped) engine mounts. I have adapted the SAAB hydraulic mount...
• Selling Various Vanagon Parts in Austin, TX
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Thu, 3 Sep 2009 12:48:49 -0700
  ...One automatic transmission & differential (trans won't shift into 3rd gear) Radiators, cooling fans & sheet metal mounts, AC condensers & evaporators, fuel tanks Front doors...
• Selling Various Vanagon Parts in Austin, TX
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:54:20 -0700
  ...One automatic transmission & differential (trans won't shift into 3rd gear) Radiators, cooling fans & sheet metal mounts, AC condensers & evaporators, fuel tanks Front doors...
• Replacing a starter on a Syncro & Westy values
  Historical mailing list - Brad Anderson
  Mon, 16 Aug 1999 16:29:54 -0700
  ...My buddy, the experienced VW mechanic, swears the transmission mounts need to be loosened to ease access to the thing. Any comment? #2 My...
• Re: 1.9L TD update,`82 D-Westy conversion!
  Historical mailing list - Russell T. Neyhart
  Sun, 20 Jul 1997 13:51:32 -0700
  ...This is quite a spiffy motor, looks like it will just be a drop > in. > Modifying the engine mounts does not seem necessary, as...
• Re: Turbo motor?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 17 Jul 2011 20:18:40 -0700
  ...He didn't even unplug the engine computer..he just cut the wiring harness with the sawzall....I know....lots of wasted good parts...
• Re: Solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 23:08:39 -0500
  ...The parked on hills thing makes me >> think there is something loose, either the engine mounts, trans mounts, or >> starter bolts themselves. > >--
• Re: Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 17:26:25 -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...
• What is the wire path for the tach signal?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:16:02 -0800
  ...Turns out I had three broken engine mounts (!) (thought it was only one) so it had to be done anyway, but I was cussin...
• '87 Vanagon GL For Sale/Trade (in WV)
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sun, 20 Feb 2000 19:41:44 -0500
  ...105k miles currently, new head gaskets, water pump, all FI hose, motor mounts, some exhaust parts, a few coolant hoses, rotors, pads, drums, shoes...
• Re: Bzzzzzst! Intermittent sound from right rear...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 7 Jun 2007 22:21:30 -0600
  ...I have diesel mounts on my TIICO. The mechanic looked under the van while I very slowly started from full-stop, turned hard L...
• Re: inline 4 swap
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Mon, 18 May 2009 16:25:48 -0400
  ...any web sites showing what needs to be done? I have the diesel change over stuff, mounts, oil pan, etc. I am planning on...
• Re: Copyright Questions: Item in hand, copy and make similar or same. VLVC
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sat, 11 Jun 2011 09:43:29 -0700
  ...The linked web page shows four different designs of motor mounts to allow the installation of the 1.9TD engine and clear the wastegate...
• Re: Friday - Bus Stories
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Sun, 24 Feb 2008 12:20:14 -0500
  ...and told me about how her motor mounts broke, and the > trailer hitch was holding the engine in. She also wonder why anyone would...
• Re: Raising a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Dec 2014 10:40:31 -0500
  ...Last year I was rear ended turning into my drive way, the collision destroyed my exhaust system and my engine mounting bars motor mounts...
• Added info on Quantum TD FS, and Westy baking tips.
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 18:24:15 -0400
  ...These would go easily into the Vanagon: * Turbo Diesel engine with the longitudinal style manifolds. Fits with VW stock Vanagon D motor mounts (unlike...
• Re: Trouble Fitting I-4 Engine Into '90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 24 Feb 2001 18:18:13 -0800
  ...locate the engine 1.5" farther to the rear. The simple answer may be to modify the bars by cutting the mounts off and...
• Gas Tank Conversion - Finale
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Fri, 14 Apr 1995 19:59:13 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The bus is much quieter now, at least engine noise wise. I can hear the tranny whine real bad now (damn solid mounts!) Also...
• Re: I4 Engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 25 May 2008 21:56:49 -0400
  ...I4 Engine conversion I am considering an engine swap in my van and do not understand what the clearance issues are. I would like...
• Power steering line question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 16 Aug 2016 19:29:05 -0400
  OK folks, Spending many hours under my van preparing for the CV work I cleaned and explored my engine and transmission area. I made...
• Re: Vibration under acceleration - CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 25 Sep 2005 11:51:46 -0700
  ...Now that I > >>>have replaced the engine, transmission, and mounts, it is still there. I'm > >>>guessing the only remaining culprit could be the...
• HELP engine problems on '81
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 06 Jul 1996 11:40:13 -0400
  ...Funny thing is right side head recently overhauled? (though mechanic quality questionable) Well I've not been able to look at the engine whatsoever...
• Pedal action migrating towards the floor (clutch)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 19 Nov 2011 07:37:48 -0800
  84 van, inline gas VW 4, diesel 5sp, diesel engine 50deg. mounts.. Recently (over the past several days) I've been thinking my clutch...
• Re: vanagon turbo-diesel
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jaegersand
  Thu, 16 May 1996 23:26:04 +0200
  > How much power/torque are the turbo-diesel engines rated at? There are several versions of the vw inline 4 cyl diesel engine, where...
• Re: Power steering rack install?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:19:39 -0400
  ...box, power steering pump with mounts, power steering belt, power steering lines (long ones and short ones in engine bay), power steering reservoir. You...
• Re: digifant westy cutting out
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Jun 1998 02:06:48 EDT
  ...time I hit a bump > the engine would cut out. I found the metal frame the digifant mounts > inside (about a 6 inch by...
• Scooter on a Westy
  Historical mailing list - DrCory
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 15:57:12 -0600
  ...I found a platform for a scooter that mounts in a trailer hitch in a catalog but it seems like the trailer hitch may...
• Re: 2.0 ABA inline gas Vanagon. how it works
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Berg
  Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:52:28 -0400
  ...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: inline 4 swap
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 18 May 2009 17:03:27 -0700
  ...These mount the engine forward about 1 1/2" from where the 85 tranny expects so watch out for that. If you are lucky...