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• throw out bearing release shaft question
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:48:28 -0400
  ...And I replaced all the transmission rubber mounts at the same time. It did not occur with the old clutch components but I thought...
• Re: After market rear bumpers?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 09:20:40 -0400
  ...remove your old bumper but salvage the parts that slide into the bumper mounts pocket, have your new welder friend shorten the 2" rigid...
• Re: Vanagon engine swaps
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 13 Apr 1999 18:04:13 -0700
  ...All of the components are made in Canada or the USA with the exception of some of the engines. Some 2.0L engines are...
• Re: TiiCo engine vs. Eurospec
  Historical mailing list - HERMANN DE BOER
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 13:49:03 -0500
  ...Some exhaust pipe connections have now been welded together, which took care of the droning ( so it was not the engine mounts, but the...
• Just a few more questions....(long)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
  Fri, 4 May 2001 17:15:00 -0700
  Howdy Just completed first camping trip with new engine etc...Finally got all bugs worked out (most of them at least). I just had...
• Re: Dealing w/ eBay vendors who want non-eBay sale
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:39:14 -0700
  ...Does anyone know if there any differences between these >> mounts? >> >> >> TIA, >> >> >> BenT >> >> >> BenT >>
• Re: Towing with a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 15:23:23 -0700
  ...There is a book on trailer design by a lady engineer that spells this out, if you're interested I'll dig it out...
• tranny mount responsibility?
  Historical mailing list - ncdragonfly
  Tue, 25 May 1999 07:45:35 -0400
  ...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: Overheating symptoms?
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 19 Mar 1996 12:04:50 -0800 (PST)
  Jonny Miner writes: > > Without a temp gauge, how do I know if my engine is getting close to > overheating. I know the engine compartment...
• Re: tiico engine swap
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 06:30:36 -0400
  ...Re: [VANAGON] tiico engine swap > Steve Bosbach wrote: > > > Jim, > > I finally got my engine delivered via TIIco, about a month late, but > > seemingly in...
• Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:18:00 -0500
  ...And the rear bumper mounts are not that strong. The bolts do shear and those brackets do not put up that much of a...
• Re: Mexican VW Van Trannys
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 7 Dec 1997 22:27:06 -0500
  ...As for engine transplants, any 4 cylinder engine should probably keep the original gearing, a six cylinder could use taller gears but you'll...
• Re: Shuddering clutch
  Historical mailing list - John Hurley
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 12:23:52 -0500
  ...Once the engine has > warmed up, the shuddering goes away. > > Does this sound like the Sachs clutch problem, or could this be a > problem...
• Re: Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 8 Feb 2014 12:12:27 -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...
• Project Volksmogen is well under way!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 2 Jun 2008 22:09:10 -0700
  ...Still lots of stuff to do, steering, brake lines, shock mounts, drive shafts, air compressor with tanks and regulators to control the differential locks...
• Re: New engine decision and break-in questions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 2 Jan 2006 13:11:31 -0800
  ...New engine decision and break-in questions > Hi All, > > First, I wanted to thank everyone for all the suggestions about how > to deal with...
• more problems with 82 westyn/noise, bearings, wiring.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Nov 1996 00:06:47 -0800
  ...a quick grab which can kill the engine at low rpm, shake the engine off its mounts at the right rpm and engage smoothly...
• Re: Reality check? -- rebuild comparison
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:25:36 -0800
  ...like cooling system parts, or restoring and painting rusted areas, or engine mounts, lubing the throttle cable, changing the clutch hydraulics brake fluid, exhaust...
• Re: Building carrier (load bar) Square or rectangular tube steel?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 15 Mar 2008 11:00:45 -0700
  ...Once I get the engine at the right "height", and make some test pieces out of wood, I should be able to determine how...
• Converting 2WD to 4WD (not Syncro)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 12 Sep 2001 20:29:03 +1200
  ...How easy would it be to mount a front diff? (I imagine the trans should fit G50 mounts and shifter, and may be G50...
• Re: What kind of money can you make parting out a non camper van w/Jetta engine?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 31 May 2005 12:09:48 -0600
  ...BTW the money in that van is the engine and all of the computer/exhaust/attachments/mounts etc. someone contemplating a conversion would love...
• Re: ... & Head Question. (Virtual Friday)
  Historical mailing list - tim vb-o'brien
  Sun, 19 Mar 2000 08:33:05 -0800
  ...Take 10 gauge single strand wire and run at least 10 of these wires from the front bumper mounts to the rear bumper mouns...
• Re: Fox engine in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 5 Dec 2004 16:19:30 -0500
  ...engine is a poor choice for the Vanagon unless >you at least make some gearing changes. > >Since you will still need adapters, mounts, exhaust...
• Re: [Re: Rough Cost of Engine Rebuild??]
  Historical mailing list - Greg Rich
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 15:44:05 EST
  ...I also did the oxygen sensor $25, exhaust $300, throttle switches, cap/rotor/wires, coil, engine mounts, clutch kit, release bearing, altenator, two v...
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  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 14 Oct 2017 10:47:41 -0700
  ...At this point, I will keep things simple by using the RV 1.8 exhaust manifold that came with the engine/diesel parts I...
• Re: Accessing Rear Brake Lines above Syncro Transmission
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 9 Sep 2005 19:55:58 -0700
  ...I did not unbolt the engine cross member (I4 TDI) Hardest and most time consuming part was removing the bolts for the clutch cylinder...
• Re: Slow turnover when starting.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:15:29 -0500
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Oil filter changes on diesels?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Bingman
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 07:55:20 -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: Syncro tranny pops out of fourth gear
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 22 Dec 1999 22:58:40 -0700
  ...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: finding a new engine?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 12:41:22 -0800
  Joshua Van Tol wrote: > >I would go for a tuned type 4 engine. I read only today about a Beetle in > >a german mag...
• Re: Drivetrain Movement Question. Video.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:07:52 -0700
  I'm wondering what is meant by modified transmission mounts. pretty sure I saw those words. your fast series of knocks comments sure reminds...
• Re: Phrydae Question: Who drives a TDI?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Lee
  Fri, 2 Nov 2012 13:12:50 -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...
• Re: Replace Heads or Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:26:31 -0800
  ...appearance: > > 1982 Engine hanger bars and motor mounts were picked up at a swap meet > (BusFusion) for $100. Using the 82 mounts will require...
• Re: Unorthodox Inst. Cluster Electrical Question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:59:58 -0400
  ...aftermarket gauge, to + connection (post > voltage stabilizer) where WBX temp gauge mounts in the cluster, would > the stabilized (and lowered?) voltage help my Hastings...
• Re: *Sigh* Leaky Wheel Cylinder (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 14:37:20 -0700
  ...Also see my earlier > posts about moving the lower shoe mounts to get better brake shoe contact. > > Want good rear brakes? Get the shoes...
• Re: Gap Between Trans. Mount Bracket & Frame Is...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 22:14:48 -0700
  Did you re-check your motor mounts? My inline was clunking going uphill. I have a driveway with some 'whoops' and quite steep. Sometimes...
• Re: Leaking auto tranny
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:24:44 -0700
  ...you could separate them in the vehicle if you loosened the engine mounts and tranny and lowered the whole package about 12-14 inches...
• Re: Inline gas engine project report.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:45:43 -0400
  ...This is mounted with VW diesel engine mounts in the 50 degree >> standard way the Vanagon diesels use. >> > >> I pulled the top end off...
• New adapter plate
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 24 Sep 1998 12:12:59 -0400
  ...I could have a machine shop reproduce my engine > mounts, then even with the expensive KEP adapter plate, a listmember > could keep his cost...
• Re: Shifting when hot
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 07:26:12 -0700
  ...When the engine (whole vehicle) is > cold, I have no problem shifting in to first or reverse. However as > the temperatures climb (mid 30...
• Mystery sound found...hard accel vibration...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 18 May 2013 18:37:51 -0700
  ...I've looked, intermittently, at lots of stuff..thinking it might be something to do with motor mounts, close clearance to the body work...
• Re: 15 degree engine? Why that?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 13:56:21 -0800
  ...With a diesel one you have the engine cradle bars, aluminum mounts etc and of course you'd just fit it all into that...
• Great Engine test stand event.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 01:20:30 -0600
  ...the frames together using stock VW engine mounts and various VW hardware, I wound up with an engine and transmission bolted into a frame...
• pull a boat???
  Historical mailing list - radish150
  Sat, 24 Mar 2001 10:32:09 -0800
  ...The only thing that will have increased wear is the engine, diff, tranny, mounts, and CV joints. The van itself is definitely heavy enuf...
• Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:19:56 -0500
  ...New cat, new muffler, new rear engine mounts.
• 1.9l WBX to 2.1l WBX Swap Tips?
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Tue, 21 Jan 2014 15:47:29 -0800
  ...exhaust headers, transverse pipes, c-pipe or muffler? Exhaust brackets different? Engine mounts/bed rail fitting issues? 1.9l starter re-use issues? 1...
• Re: Vancafe "Factory" Vanagon Rear Speakers: Upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 13:21:08 -0700
  ...so, I'd pay that for just the mounts. as for the boxes on the cheap , I'd gut them. My Audi has a...
• Re: Corvair and Porsche 914 Engines (Was: Towing!!!)
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 16 May 2001 14:50:12 -0400
  ...The kit was these adapters, plus the engine mounts and assorted adapters for the shifter and clutch hook-ups. You can still find running...
• Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 14:39:55 -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: 1988 Rebuilt Engine Stumbling at various RPM levels2100-2300, 3400- 4000r...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 9 Aug 2009 12:28:26 -0700
  of the 1.8 jetta gas engines I've seen in vanagons ....... I did one, and have worked on and driven some others. power...
• Re: hall unit needed for 81 California Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 20 Mar 2005 21:15:57 -0600
  ...it is the > idle stabilizer unit (mounts to the 'firewall' on the left side of the engine). > > So, if you or anyone out there...
• Re: Cooling/fuel/exhaust System Overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 8 Jan 2015 10:25:54 -0800
  ...tstat housing (with new tstat) > - all new coolant hoses > - new motor mounts (already installed a new poly transmission mount > bushing... trying to sort out...
• Re: More Coolant Leaks/Tire Availability
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Fri, 5 Sep 1997 00:22:04 EDT
  ...upper and lower radiator hoses and mounts on the firewall >of >the van (back of the engine compartments). This fitting also contains >the >knob...
• Re: Comment on 2.1 WBx vs. 2.2 Sub (religion and political correctness)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 22:58:38 EST
  ...The 2.2 Subie boxer engine is a highly advanced piece of engineering. Many components utilized are unique to these particular engines! True, but...
• Re: Eurospec Conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 28 Jul 1998 17:30:40 -0700
  ...I was thinking of this myself and may still produce a limited run of my engine mounts. My solution works very well. I always...
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  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 14 Oct 2017 18:59:40 -0400
  ...At this point, I will keep things simple by using the RV 1.8 exhaust manifold that came with the engine/diesel parts I...
• '91 Carat AC Inoperative.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 26 Apr 2017 19:20:35 -0500
  ...When I first turned it on, I did so with ignition in accessory mode, not actually starting the engine. The AC condensor fan did...
• Re: rear hatch STRUTS on '90 Westy stopped working
  Historical mailing list - Dave L
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 17:34:16 -0400
  ...Made it unsafe to work on the engine for any length of time. So last night, I decided to try something that I read...
• Re: Vanagon carb needed, with waterboxer manifolds
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 22:35:45 -0500
  ...Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931 www.engineceramics.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "mark drillock" <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Re: Intermittent high idle - able to make "go low"
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 24 Jun 2015 11:56:46 -0700
  ...I've often wondered if broken motor mounts can cause the issue you're seeing. Years ago, I road around in my '58 Beetle...