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• Re: diesel beelhousings vs gas (for swaps)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 20 Mar 1998 17:51:25 -0800
  ...The standard (non-diesel) vanagon bellhousing will not bolt up to a inline four VW engine. I have a site with details of my...
• Re: overland 5cyl conversion
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 10:52:25 EST
  Who ever is looking the 5cyl bellhousing check out the tdi converion group on yahoo. There is a guy Scott ? on there that just...
• Dusseldorfer insights
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Wed, 11 Sep 1996 19:21:28 EST
  ...1 bellhousing for the bus transmission (about 150 $ in South Africa) 1 special flywheel (240mm -- AUDI flywheel have 228mm, same as my 2.0L...
• Re: Vanagon Engine Swap information please!
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Wed, 29 Oct 1997 08:44:38 +0200
  >If the motor has been lowered, would it be possible to use the same >bellhousing? Wouldn't the bolts that mate the engine to...
• 2 SA Vanagon 5 Speed Trannies FS!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 15:22:29 EST
  ...They have the 5-cylinder bellhousing and can be bolted right onto a 5 cyinder motor or you can swap the bellhousing with the...
• Re: TURBO DIESEL QUESTIONS
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Mon, 20 Apr 1998 12:38:20 -0700
  ...It sounds like at the very least I need the diesel >bellhousing... but what about the rest? > > Gary > My recommendation: Do not start with...
• Re: Conversions-16v?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 13 Mar 2005 13:19:33 -0800
  ...of the 1989-94 era? It > certainly would bolt to the bellhousing of the diesel. I know it's a > faily high revving engine...
• Re: Help removing clutch lever
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Fri, 8 Apr 2005 20:50:49 -0700
  ...Should I try heat? Cut the damn > thing off? > Any suggestions appreciated before I ruin the bellhousing! > > Shawn Wright > http://zuiko.sls.bc.ca...
• Re: Diesel Transmission (was RE: [DIESEL] Leaking diesel injector pump... Please help)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 08:48:25 -0500
  If anyone would like to purchase all the diesel stuff to install a Jetta engine into your Vanagon,(bellhousing,enginecarrier,flywheel etc..)I have...
• Re: audi engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 02:23:43 +0000
  ...However it is good to know that the bellhousing is available.Perhaps an S4 engine some day? Thanks, Dennis >From: "Jake de Villiers" <crescentbeachguitar...
• Re: South African listmember/ quad round headlites/ all read (was:
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Tue, 3 Mar 1998 00:08:27 EST
  ...reliable audi engine, yes, you can do it with a SA bellhousing...i just wanted to know if they offered the automatics too. i...
• Tip on locating 1.9 auto torque flex plate bolts
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
  Tue, 24 May 2005 10:18:43 -0500
  ...Center hole in torque converter in bolt window - mark location on bellhousing 3. Count the "ribs" on the torque converter (not sure what they...
• Re: Help removing clutch lever
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 9 Apr 2005 03:13:43 -0400
  ...Should I try heat? Cut the damn > thing off? > Any suggestions appreciated before I ruin the bellhousing! > > Shawn Wright > http://zuiko.sls.bc.ca...
• diesel transmission wanted (without bellhousing!)
  Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 03:24:20 -0400
  I'm looking for a transmission from a diesel Vanagon or Westfalia. I don't need the bell-housing. Price to be negotiated, sound...
• Re: Help removing clutch lever
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 8 Apr 2005 06:11:31 EDT
  ...Should I try heat? Cut the damn thing off? Any suggestions appreciated before I ruin the bellhousing! Shawn, I've had this problem many...
• Re: Volvo B23 (B230) inline 4 in a T3 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 11:19:19 -0800
  ...The bolt pattern on the bellhousing matches. And speaking of bolt patterns, the 944 engines supposedly match as well. It might not be surprising...
• WTB 5-speed for diesel
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 08:44:56 EDT
  ...Is a gasoline 5-speed tranny possible ? Will it fit in my bellhousing?
• Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
  Historical mailing list - pat
  Tue, 6 Apr 2004 22:36:07 -0400
  Yep, but using Diesel bellhousing means using diesel mounts, flywheel, clutch, oil pan and pickup tube. All pricey items unless you pick up a...
• Re: Bellhousing gasket source?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 18 May 2004 00:10:27 -0400
  ...88 Westy transmission, and > could not find a source for the bellhousing gasket, short of buying the entire > gasket set for ~$100. I re...
• Re: Easiest Platform to Convert to I-4 FROM?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 19:02:48 -0400
  ...Or, removing the bellhousing and replacing it with a diesel bellhousing. The input shaft needs to be shortened in the latter case, I'm...
• Re: Loosing transmission oil on T3 with Audi V6-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sun, 22 Nov 1998 17:01:06 EST
  Hello Raimund, I believe that you are talking about where the input shaft comes out of the bellhousing? The only reason why it should...
• Re: diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 8 Feb 2003 23:50:18 EST
  ...To fit a diesel inline engine to a formerly waterboxer equipped van, you need to use an adapter or simply get a diesel bellhousing...
• Clutch Release Shaft Removal
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sat, 19 Feb 2000 19:45:20 -0800
  I'm switching the bellhousing on my ACW transmission for an '82 diesel bellhousing as part of my ongoing preparations for the eventual installation...
• bellhousing bolt pattern for 3.0l TDI
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 14:35:56 -0400
  I'm not even finished with my 3.3l subaru swap, and i'm planning another vw swap~ If any y'all have a...
• WANTED:Diesel conversion parts
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 15:33:59 EST
  ...He will need all the parts, bellhousing,oil pan, engine cradles,etc. to do it. He is not on the list so please send...
• Re: 1.8t motor confirm my suspicions
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 1 Jun 2017 19:28:36 -0700
  > Really Neil? Andrew at flint motors says the bellhousing bolt pattern the same. ...... I was thinking you'd also asked after the oil pan...
• Re: Trans main shaft pulled out!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 16:21:09 EST
  ...All you have to do is take the bellhousing off (really simple) and then screw the mainshaft back on. Slide the shaft collar back...
• Oil seals
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 18:21:42 -0800
  ...I'm about to swap bellhousing on my van and I want to change the tranny oil seal on the 'new' bellhousing. Is there...
• Re: Carrier Bars?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 15:02:51 -0500
  ...I keep getting ambiguous answers. > > Question: '84 wasserboxer. > > I have diesel bellhousing. Plan is a 2.0 cross flow gas motor at 50 > deg...
• 1.9 "Wasserboxer" engine for sale, $500
  Historical mailing list - Trent Sanders
  Sat, 4 Aug 2001 00:39:48 -0400
  1983 1.9 watercooled engine, complete from the bellhousing "south", including all intake, exhaust, computer, wiring, etc. Engine was removed intact for Subaru conversion...
• Re: Test stand running a wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 17:40:32 -0800
  ...The bellhousing is not only good to have the engine on it but it is necessary to have to put the starter on. You...
• 80 vgon autotrans update
  Historical mailing list - Thoreau
  Sat, 1 Feb 1997 20:58:15 -0600 (CST)
  ...got the best of me :) inside the bellhousing seems dry so it isnt likely the bellhousing seal, and around the area where the o...
• Re: [TDI-conversion] Starter differences - diesel vs gas?
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 11:26:20 -0700
  If you are planning to use the stock wbx bellhousing with an adaptor plate to mount the diesel later on, then the 'Hi-Tork...
• Vanagon diesel tranny
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Sat, 9 May 1998 23:08:25 EDT
  Have Vanagon diesel transmission minus the bellhousing and input shaft (used in my swap) and a bellhousing from a waterboxer transmission. I am not...
• Re: Vanagon Conversion Kits for around $2500
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 16 Dec 1999 10:35:13 +0100
  ...So why not use the bellhousing of a diesel vanagon. You can bolt the new 4-cyl. engine right onto the bellhousing, no matter...
• diesel vanagon parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Fri, 29 Oct 2004 16:35:59 -0700
  ...Not sure if i have the cast aluminum ones though) $100 *oil pan $50 *pick up tube & pump $30 *bellhousing $100 *1.6na pump...
• Re: Eurospec conversion available on East Coast!!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Wed, 23 Sep 1998 13:23:57 -0700
  ...If you use an adpater plate, you would use the wasserboxer bellhousing as the adpater plate is designed to take the bolt pattern on...
• Re: Limited Vanagon content: using reverse running transaxles
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 10:12:39 +0100
  Hello, On the Audi 5000 you can't swap the diff' to its opposite position, the bellhousing shape does not allow this. What do...
• Re: Rebuilt 5 sp trans on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Tue, 28 Oct 2003 11:28:36 -0800
  ...From the pictures, the whole lot has been painted black, including the *inside* of the bellhousing(s). This part seems like a bad idea...
• Re: '71 Clutch
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 May 1995 16:00:08 -0400
  ...HAs that alignment thing that bolts to tranny bellhousing. I'm sure your other responses willbe better but I tried... tedelman@aol.com (7...
• WTB: Vanagon Diesel parts
  Historical mailing list - Veedub
  Sat, 4 Sep 1999 23:27:56 -0400
  Want to buy Vanagon diesel parts: Bellhousing & input shaft oil pan engine mounts coolant lines if in good shape Or I will buy an...
• Re: Dumping your mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 09:24:30 -0700
  ...1/ misdiagnosed a broken bellhousing (starter twisting upon start and sounded like a poor battery), so sold me a $100 battery. 2/ put the...
• I-5 vw transplant
  Historical mailing list - John \"Shaggy\" Donovan
  Sat, 5 May 2001 13:25:02 EDT
  will a 87 quantom 5 cylinder engine blot up to a diesel bellhousing? one of my customers just wrecked their cars and I could...
• 5 Cylinder conversion
  Historical mailing list - Adey
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 07:59:49 +0100
  Has anyone done a conversion to fit an Audi 5 cylinder engine into their Transporter? if so how did you sort out bellhousing and...
• Looking for hardware
  Historical mailing list - Brian Tipsword
  Sun, 25 Sep 2005 11:02:32 -0700
  ...I'm looking for 83' diesel engine mounting hardware + bellhousing. I've decided to do a conversion on my 85' weekender to a TD...
• Re: TIICO auto tranny pan sources
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 08:59:23 -0400
  ...I simply bent the filler tube toward the bellhousing to clear the distributor and it works great. I'm glad I didn't hassle...
• diesel parts?
  Historical mailing list - John \"Shaggy\" Donovan
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 14:49:37 EDT
  ...Will parts from a 81' vanagon diesel work on a 88' to make the conversion to a 2.0? parts like the bellhousing input...
• Re: ISO diesel bellhousing
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Tue, 24 Jul 2018 11:13:44 -0500
  ...My ‘82 with AAZ swap is in need of a new bellhousing. And of course > it’s a bad time... we’re preparing for...
• For Sale : DIESEL Vanagon GL for sale cheap
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 15:18:53 EDT
  ...4spd trans and bellhousing in great shape. call (610) 264-9191 if interested. allentown, pa area.
• RE: Hoo Boy! (1990 - engine transplant)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 28 May 1996 12:26:35 -0400
  ...fuzzy brain recalls someone saying you could not do a diesel bellhousing in a syncro, and I stopped there when evaluating a VW gas...
• FS: 5-speed Vanagon trans in San Francisco
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 26 Jul 2006 14:11:14 -0700
  ...This has the bonus diesel bellhousing with it $675. $50 off if you don't want the bellhousing. -- BenT
• Re: Vanagon parts from South-Africa
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Wed, 22 Apr 1998 22:45:29 -0400
  ...Vanagon parts from South-Africa >>>I am still very interested to know if you can get the bellhousing for >>>a SA vanagon. I am...
• BIG RED FLAG > SmallCar BellHousing + LUK Clutch Disc = Disaster ~
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 20 Jun 2017 22:46:30 -0600
  ...Forgot ~ DO NOT USE an LUK Clutch Disc in a SmallCar BellHousing ~ Disaster Happens ~ 6Mo old Metal Slave/Release Bearing from VW Dealer + Brand...
• Re: 5 speed transmission for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 2 Sep 2001 19:53:32 EDT
  Chris, First off, you will need to use your bellhousing to work a diesel trans into your van. Secondly, the diesel trans is geared...
• (newbie) Engine swaps, adapter-less
  Historical mailing list - Chris Harris
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 13:22:09 -0500
  ...onto the diesel Vanagon transaxle bellhousing without use of an adapter; and most folks put the diesel bellhousing on a gas Vanagon transaxle for...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Mon, 5 May 2014 08:52:58 -0600
  ...The first production Syncro had the usual Vanagon bellhousing that was not sealed against water. But it turned out that people would drive through...
• Re: How to change a starter?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:56:02 -0400
  ...Starter is mounted on the bellhousing forward on the engine bay on both gas and diesel vans, but differ slightly in location. It is...
• Re: SouthAfrican Vanagon Innovations
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Jan 95 10:01:48 PST
  ...There is a bellhousing made in SA that fits the Audi engine, which he sells/can order. -Jim
• Re: I-4 coolant leak from block?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:23:05 -0700
  ...end of > the block - coolant is appearing between the block and bellhousing. > Possibilities I can think of are failed head gasket right at end...
• Re: 1993 Eurovan with 127,000 miles: yes or no
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 5 Feb 2014 15:20:16 -0800
  I've been led to believe that the EV bellhousings include the bosses for both the standard inline VAG engines, as well as Audi...