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• Re: Replace oil filler neck - EH?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:00:32 -0700
  ...Am I > missing something? I'd rather not remove the engine carrier if I don't > have > to my 2.1L is already in...
• Re: All This Talk About Inline VWConversions...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Wed, 15 May 2013 15:13:14 -0400
  ...diesel Vanagon engine bay up close before ( seriously) and it was the first time I saw how the engine carrier bars mount-now it...
• Catching the Bus
  Historical mailing list - Dave Barker
  Tue, 3 Jan 1995 15:49:33 GMT+1000
  ...The '54 camper without engine is going to be about $300. All I have to do now is buy a car carrier so that...
• Re: 3 Questions- Engine carrier, Interior Trim, Erratic Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 00:49:24 -0400
  ...On my bi-annual exhaust pipe check, I noticed that the engine carrier bar > is bowed up in the middle as if it were...
• Re: procedure: replacing engine mounts?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 10:48:56 -0800
  ...support the engine with a floor jack, > > 2. unbolt the carrier bar from the bus, > > 3. lower the engine slightly, > > 4. unbolt the two...
• Re: 2.0 ABA inline gas Vanagon. how it works
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:27:30 -0700
  ...it so happens that the 83 diesel style diesel vanagon engine carrier bars locate the engine in the just righ fore-aft position to...
• =?UTF-8?Q?Re=3A_Diesel_Engine_Position=3A_4=C2=BA_Angle_From_Centre_of?= =?UTF-8?Q?_Rear_Wheels?=
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 26 Oct 2017 13:47:12 -0700
  ...AAZ diesel using stock diesel carrier bars (and piece of wood at driver side but engine looks level). I think this is a 2WD...
• Re: Engine Removal. Van Height Double Check Please
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 23 Sep 2017 14:49:17 -0700
  ...On 9/23/17, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote: >> >> fabricating new engine mount brackets for the diesel carrier bars so >> once I align...
• Re: Building carrier (load bar) Square or rectangular tube steel?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 15 Mar 2008 11:00:45 -0700
  ...neil N wrote: > > Hi all. > > > > I am ready to fabricate the engine carrier for my 15 degree Jetta conversion. > > > > Is 1/8" - 2"x2...
• All This Talk About Inline VWConversions...
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Wed, 15 May 2013 18:47:48 +0000
  ...diesel Vanagon engine bay up close before ( seriously) and it was the first time I saw how the engine carrier bars mount-now it...
• Re: VW gas I4 Engine Conversion input needed. (I think I've made my choice)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:42:35 -0700
  Re "I assume the aluminum I4 engine mounts can be used with the appropriate carriers. (engine supports)" I gather from this you're thinking...
• Re: ABA 2.0L 15 degrees
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 10:26:50 -0800
  ...Make some tack welds. >> > Support the engine >> again and remove the carrier bars. Weld stuff up >> > right. >> Replace carrier bars and you should be...
• Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 16 May 2013 17:35:17 -0700
  ...On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 8:04 AM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > The diesel carrier bars are not the only parts...
• Question about Auto Trans for experts
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 07:21:28 -0500
  ...Anyway the original convertor guy bought a conversion adapter from Kennedy and then modified some diesel carrier bars so that the engine sits about...
• Re: Motor mounts
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Fri, 23 Apr 2004 22:50:44 -0700
  ...Use something to prop up the engine. Remove the four bolts that hold the carrier on each side. Remove the lower attachments from the...
• Re: The best engine conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 10:46:47 -0700
  ...mounts and carrier bars yet. Once you have the engine below the engine compartment, jack/hoist it up, mate the engine to the tranny...
• Re: Carrier Bars?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 21:13:50 -0800
  ...kind of > http://sites.google.com/site/tubaneil2/Enginelidtubbed1.jpg Neil On Sun, Dec 4, 2011 at 8:41 PM, Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni...
• Vanagon stuff for sale - Atlanta area but will ship
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 6 Jan 2009 21:45:01 -0500
  ...clips that hold the above hoses in place. - a Syncro engine carrier bar. - a Syncro muffler heat shield or splash shield. This is the...
• Re: On I4 Engine Vibration
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 09:22:36 -0400
  On Mon, 30 Sep 2002, Myron Lind wrote: > Jason, it has been suggested, properly I believe, that the TIICO motor > mount/engine carrier needs...
• =?UTF-8?Q?Re=3A_Diesel_Engine_Position=3A_4=C2=BA_Angle_From_Centre_of?= =?UTF-8?Q?_Rear_Wheels?=
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 28 Oct 2017 09:24:13 -0700
  ...VW inline gas engine mounted on > > > diesel carrier bars, ..... how far down is the centre of the crank > > pulley from > > > engine lid bottom? > > > > > -- > Neil...
• =?UTF-8?Q?Re=3A_Re=3A_Diesel_Engine_Position=3A_4=C2=BA_Angle_From_Centr?= =?UTF-8?Q?e_of_Rear_Wheels?=
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 27 Oct 2017 11:12:29 -0700
  ...gas engine mounted on > >diesel carrier bars, with the engine lid on if you put tape measure up > to > >bottom of engine lid, how...
• =?UTF-8?Q?Re=3A_Diesel_Engine_Position=3A_4=C2=BA_Angle_From_Centre_of?= =?UTF-8?Q?_Rear_Wheels?=
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 27 Oct 2017 21:08:03 -0700
  ...VW inline gas engine mounted on > > diesel carrier bars, ..... how far down is the centre of the crank > pulley from > > engine lid bottom? > -- Neil...
• Re: I-4 conversion general info
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 25 Oct 2015 08:18:17 -0700
  ...Off the top of my head: ’83 (or later) carrier bars & engine mounts Diesel bell housing & shield, starter, input shaft, clutch & flywheel Oil pan...
• Re: Drivetrain Movement Question. Video.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:50:01 -0700
  ...I know there's a lot of welding that went into the bar under your engine .. but .....the stock-based system is much better...
• Re: Body lift kits;
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 24 Jun 2004 17:45:49 -0700
  ...the first indication can be seen by comparing the differences in engine cross bar carriers. you will note that the syncro bar was dropped...
• Re: Trouble Fitting I-4 Engine Into '90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Mon, 26 Feb 2001 09:58:12 -0800
  ...carrier bars, depending on the model of tranny. You are using 1982 bars with a 1983+ type tranny. The 83+ bars locate the engine...
• Re: =?UTF-8?Q?Re=3A_Diesel_Engine_Position=3A_4=C2=BA_Angle_From_Centre_of?= =?UTF-8?Q?_Rear_Wheels?=
  Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
  Fri, 27 Oct 2017 12:24:34 -0400
  ...So..... > >For Vanagon owners with a diesel or gas VW inline gas engine mounted on >diesel carrier bars, with the engine lid on if...
• Re: Got motor mounts to take care of on my '88
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 18:18:52 -0400
  ...The Dansk pipes are not bent quit right and they tend to hit the rear carrier bar. New mounts help for only a short...
• Re: Engine Removal. Van Height Double Check Please
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 23 Sep 2017 17:55:13 -0400
  ...attglobal.net> wrote: >>> >>> fabricating new engine mount brackets for the diesel carrier bars so >>> once I align the engine with the body, I want...
• An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 15 Sep 2013 10:50:56 +0000
  ...I found and purchased the later ('83-up) diesel engine carrier bars, engine mounts, diesel oil pan, and a couple of other items. Now...
• Does anyone have experience with high mileage motor oils?
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 14:43:22 -0800
  ...The bottom of the engine where the oil drain plug is, is always covered with oil. The front engine carrier bar is oiled up...
• Re: Catching the Bus
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 02 Jan 95 23:50:17 CST
  ...The '54 camper without engine is >going to be about $300. >All I have to do now is buy a car carrier so that...
• Query: Any Good Vanagon Salvage Yards LA to Monterey?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 15:58:00 EDT
  ...Vanagon diesel flywheel, a couple of used or broken engine mounts and the two engine carrier bars for the '82 installation. Thanks Frank Grunthaner
• Re: All This Talk About Inline VWConversions...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 15 May 2013 11:53:22 -0700
  ...diesel Vanagon engine bay up close before ( seriously) and it was the first time I saw how the engine carrier bars mount-now it...
• FS: 82 Diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 21 Mar 2001 20:37:45 -0800
  ...tranny and bell housing oil pan and oil pickup tube engine mounts and carrier bars $250 more dollars, cash I won't store it...
• Re: Busses by the Bridge?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:15:11 -0800
  ...At least I'm making headway on a new engine carrier! Neil. On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 8:39 AM, mark drillock <mdrillock...
• Re: ABA 2.0L 15 degrees
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 10:40:28 -0800
  ...Make some tack welds. > >> > Support the engine > >> again and remove the carrier bars. Weld stuff up > >> > right. > >> Replace carrier bars and you should be...
• Re: Building carrier (load bar) Square or rectangular tube steel?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 15 Mar 2008 15:48:13 -0700
  ...Building carrier (load bar) Square or rectangular tube steel? > > > > > > See. This is what I mean by "more educated minds". And for sure > > opinions and...
• Re: I4 engine/vibrations
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 22:57:17 -0500
  ...worn-out engine mounts are also a possibility. Mine is an '82 so it has the rubber bushings on the carrier bars. I haven...
• Advice on possible engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 13:53:23 -0400
  ...VW 4 cylinder in-line > - need VW diesel carrier bars and other off-the-shelf VW > connection/engine pieces > - reliable and good mileage - install...
• Re: thoughts on a late model TDI engine into a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 10 Feb 2018 11:34:45 -0800
  ...Mount angle chosen opens up discussion on exhaust and engine carrier (mount bar) design and fabrication or adaptation of existing VW parts. Another great...
• Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 15 May 2013 09:18:25 -0700
  ...On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 8:04 AM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > The diesel carrier bars are not the only parts...
• Re: Diesel engine/trans question
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Tue, 7 Dec 2004 12:30:06 -0500
  ...my quantum TD can be routed safely higher then the engine carrier crossbar. just my .02 american. dan stevens. =================================================================== From: Denmiester <jolliffe@MGL.CA...
• Re: is engine removed to change crankcase seal
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 28 Feb 2014 17:57:36 -0500
  ...You have to remove the muffler and cat, tin shield above muffler, and the engine carrier bar, then lower the engine with a jack...
• Re: Maxium Speed on my vanagon 1.6 td
  Historical mailing list - Robert
  Mon, 21 Oct 2002 11:37:22 +0200
  ...Update on my engine swap (very long) <<the mounts had to be about 1-1/2" farther back on the carriers.>> When using an...
• Re: All This Talk About Inline VWConversions...
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 15 May 2013 13:13:19 -0700
  ...diesel Vanagon engine bay up close before ( seriously) and it was the first time I saw how the engine carrier bars mount-now it...
• Re: DK into diesel, WAS:Trans. Upgrade: Secure Front Shift Rod Bushing?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sat, 10 Apr 2010 09:58:25 -0500
  ...The tranny/engine was suspended by hoist when installed. I thought there should be some slotted holes in the carrier bar mounts (where they...
• Re: All This Talk About Inline VWConversions...
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Wed, 15 May 2013 19:03:20 +0000
  ...diesel Vanagon engine bay up > > close before ( seriously) and it was the first time I saw how the > > engine carrier bars mount-now it...
• My wife is going to kill me.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Sun, 4 Mar 2001 14:35:36 -0700
  ...the way of the engine carrier and won't work. To bad as I have a fresh 77 engine without a home right now...
• Re: All This Talk About Inline VWConversions...
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Wed, 15 May 2013 19:20:01 +0000
  ...diesel Vanagon engine bay up close before ( > > seriously) and it was the first time I saw how the engine carrier > > bars > > mount-now it...
• Re: inline 4 SWAP? was Re: Mexican Water cooled loaf bus? what engine?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 09:09:28 -0800
  ...side carrier bars. These are also the same bars found on the Tiico conversion kit. This problem of finding the '83 bars or modifying...
• Re: 2.0 ABA inline gas Vanagon. how it works
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Thu, 21 Oct 2010 04:16:42 -0700
  ...Don't know how much is left/missing.) >> 2.) Carrier bars? Late ones, right? The '82 bars won't work with the >> wasserboxer gear...
• Re: Building carrier (load bar) Square or rectangular tube steel?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 15 Mar 2008 11:38:33 -0800
  ...neil N wrote: > >> > Hi all. > >> > > >> > I am ready to fabricate the engine carrier for my 15 degree Jetta > conversion. > >> > > >> > Is 1/8" - 2"x2...
• Re: Building carrier (load bar) Square or rectangular tube steel?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 15 Mar 2008 14:22:21 -0500
  ...neil N wrote: >> > Hi all. >> > >> > I am ready to fabricate the engine carrier for my 15 degree Jetta conversion. >> > >> > Is 1/8" - 2"x2...
• Re: Pull engine and tranny together?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 9 Apr 2005 12:46:49 -0600
  ...I dropped the > engine > partway onto two jackstands on each end of the engine carrier bar, then moved > the > floorjack to just behind the...
• Re: I4 engine/vibrations
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 20:08:28 -0800
  ...worn-out engine mounts are also a possibility. Mine is an '82 > so it has the rubber bushings on the carrier bars. I haven...
• Re: 2.0 ABA inline gas Vanagon. how it works
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:42:05 -0700
  ...Don't know how much is left/missing.) > 2.) Carrier bars? Late ones, right? The '82 bars won't work with the > wasserboxer gear...
• FS: 2.1L engine and parts for sale...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 22:08:14 EDT
  ...buildable engine with heads. $500 (have pallet to ship on or can deliver or meet) 2.1L engine carrier with engine support bar plus...
• Re: Jack for 90 Multivan w/fiberglass molding???
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 1 Feb 2010 09:26:52 -0800
  ...Do the full monty, swap out the spare for the wheel in question and put the spare back in the carrier. Simple but not...
• Re: All This Talk About Inline VWConversions...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 15 May 2013 12:10:52 -0700
  ...diesel Vanagon engine bay up close before ( seriously) and it was the first time I saw how the engine carrier bars mount-now it...