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• Re: 1985 Vanagon - manual trans. - jerky ride ?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 9 May 2007 19:38:19 -0400
  Hi Larry, I have seen the clutch bounce issue on standard transmission vehicles before; in my experience it's usually a warped pressure plate...
• Re: Gearshift movement
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 25 May 2001 09:56:37 -0700
  There is very little internally inside the transmission that will cause shifter movement...Most likely the eng/trans mounts and linkage are the problem...
• Re: transmission toasted?
  Historical mailing list - pepperd
  Tue, 23 Oct 2007 08:53:27 -0700
  ...Even check engine tranny mounts and the exhaust. Dennis >From: pepperd >Reply-To: pepperd >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: transmission toasted? >Date: Mon...
• transmission front mount
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jul 1995 11:33:05 GMT
  ...the transmission bell housing are missing. So I checked. All four bell housing bolts were good and tight. And the rear engine mounts are...
• Re: 84 manual transmission - pops out of 4th
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 13:06:23 -0500
  ...Maybe I need a new transmission mount. I have all new engine mounts less than a year old. I think the bushings around the...
• Re: why...vibration @ idle only when skidplate is installed -- turbodiesel engine
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 4 Apr 2005 10:50:51 -0700
  ...I will re-examine the engine mounts as it is possible that the skidplate is creating some pressure to change something back there. I...
• Re: transmission/clutch noise
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 26 May 2015 10:52:40 -0700
  ...com> wrote: > I'd suggest checking the followings > > - the engine tubber mounts - those when getting old will let the engine > sag down a bit...
• Re: Trans swap between Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 21 Mar 2009 21:44:41 -0700
  ...Doug Noganav < � Anybody know if an 81 Air Cooled Vanagon 4 Speed transmission with work in an 88 Vanagon? Or what mods would be...
• Re: R&R engine mounts on 1989 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 20:27:06 -0500
  ...R&R engine mounts on 1989 Westfalia > > I'm looking for best practices info on replacing my 4 rear engine mounts. > Looking at Bentley...
• Re: Internal Debate
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 12:23:48 -0400
  ...If your clutch chatters right now, and the motor mounts and transmission mount are good, then the cause could be the clutch throwout bearing...
• Re: Shifting Shudder Part II
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 16 Sep 2004 22:30:59 -0700
  ...engine mounts, transmission mounts, TO bearings, clutch slave cylinders, friction plates and have had flywheels resurfaced, all at the advice of supposedly helpful list...
• bad vibrations
  Historical mailing list - John Mates
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 11:26:32 -0800
  ...5) Currently replacing engine mounts, guessing that the old ones were worn out. If #5 (engine mounts) doesn't work my remaining guesses are...
• Re: Mechanic's shorthand?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:29:51 -0500
  ...my local mechanic, who I tasked with > looking for loose transmission mounts, engine mounts, CV joints, or other > things responsible for a slight "thunk...
• Re: why...vibration @ idle only when skidplate is installed -- turbodiesel engine
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 4 Apr 2005 14:10:11 -0400
  ...Without the skid plate attached, the vibration is only going into the transmissions and drive shaft and being absorbed by their carriers. Try loosening...
• Re: Front Transmission Mount Additional Info
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:37:52 -0800
  ...Front Transmission Mount Additional Info Sorry! I mentioned manual transmission in the first post, but failed to state that it is for a 2WD...
• ABA into 1.9 Vanagon was coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 12 May 2013 20:17:22 -0700
  ...mounts oil pan oil pickup oil filler dipstick & tube exhaust mounts bell housing bell housing dust shield bell housing to engine attachment bolts transmission...
• Re: last minute engine swap questions
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Fri, 4 May 2012 17:59:52 -0400
  ...I didn't think to get new hardware for the engine to transmission and the rear carrier to body mounts. I'm looking at...
• Re: Tiico: Harmonic balancing pulley
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 10:38:18 -0700
  ...My opinion is that the exhaust system certainly plays a big part, but also the engine and transmission mounts are the problem. Frank Grunthaler...
• Weird oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 06:15:35 -0800
  ...Another leak point is from the bottom bolt that mounts the starter to the trans. This is motor oil, not transmission fluid. I am...
• Re: Mechanic's shorthand?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:38:25 -0800
  ...my local mechanic, who I tasked with > looking for loose transmission mounts, engine mounts, CV joints, or > other > things responsible for a slight "thunk...
• Re: Mobil 1 Gear Oil - Can I use this?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 09:29:02 -0600
  If your manual transmission begins to shift tight, resist going into gear or is hard to get into gears when it is cold, try...
• Motor Wobble?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 10:54:20 -0600
  ...It appears to be difficult to discern whether or not the rear mounts may have sheared their bonds. These ere German made mounts if...
• Re: mixing urethane and rubber bushings
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 6 Sep 2014 11:52:17 -0400
  ...I would not mix bushings and mounts of drastically different durometer on single component, such as transmission/engine. You want to be careful about...
• re:Re: win prizes! name that noise!
  Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
  Tue, 19 Sep 1995 14:09:04 -0400
  ...a broken motor/transmission mount vibrating? What is the frequency of the chirping? < thanks, ron. trans mount looks ok, motor mounts are dry rotted...
• Re: [SVXVanagon] ... different mounts
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 26 Sep 2004 13:44:39 +1200
  ...br></tt></div> <div><tt>I am trying out triple mounts... the transmission nose mount, a rear mount (taken from the aircon pump mount...
• Re: clutch shudder?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 18:19:01 -0700
  ...I wonder if the motor/trany mounts might have something to do with the shuddering. I noticed that my 90 Syncro mounts are really...
• 1.9TD Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Lance LeBaron
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 13:16:43 PST
  ...could lay my hands on the diesel bell housing, transmission input shaft, and motor mounts. I could put a 1.9TD in my 84...
• Re: best mod for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - George Mercer
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 10:19:14 EST
  ...Are you talking about using the 5 speed transmission with the 4 speed shifter guide box that mounts under the floor? Michael Snow
• Re: Almost ready to pull 2.1--questions
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:36:54 -0700
  ...top two engine-to-transmission > bolts, then prepare a jack about 4 inches below the transmission and loosen > transmission mounts (and loosen the tin...
• Re: Almost ready to pull 2.1--questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:24:59 -0700
  ...top two engine-to-transmission > bolts, then prepare a jack about 4 inches below the transmission and loosen > transmission mounts (and loosen the tin...
• Re: R&R engine mounts on 1989 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 18:34:44 -0800
  ...R&R engine mounts on 1989 Westfalia > > > > I'm looking for best practices info on replacing my 4 rear engine mounts. > > Looking at Bentley...
• Re: ABA into 1.9 Vanagon was coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 13 May 2013 09:14:04 -0400
  ...mounts > oil pan > oil pickup > oil filler > dipstick & tube > exhaust mounts > bell housing > bell housing dust shield > bell housing to engine attachment bolts > transmission...
• Re: '84 Vanagon, -- intermittent "Clunk" coming from under middle of van
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Oct 2015 08:10:57 -0400
  Check the engine and transmission mounts. Dennis, From my phone. ________________________________ From: john<mailto:john@JHL.MGACOXMAIL.COM> Sent: ‎10/‎15/‎2015 1:32 AM...
• [FS] Inline 4 conversion kit complete with engine (Santa Barbara, CA)
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 5 Aug 2003 09:15:38 -0700
  ...100% complete kit, engine, engine adapter (Kennedy), mounts, exhaust, plug and play harness, computer, all accessories alternator, p/s pump&hoses, a/c compressor...
• Re: Jumpy Trans
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 13:23:18 -0500
  ...Take a good look at your mounts and gouge them with a screwdriver from the bottom side, if they're soft, replace them. Stan...
• Re: Engine removal
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 20:35:09 -0800
  ...Have support > >blocks about 4 inches under the front of the > transmission, have a floor > >jack > >under the engine. Disconnect the engine mounts on...
• Driveline vibration 87 automatic
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Mon, 9 Sep 2013 07:21:38 -0600
  To continue this thread, I have replaced everything that is obvious, bearings, cv's,tire rotation/balance, brakes, motor mounts. As previously stated the...
• Re: What do I need?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Dec 2003 20:43:04 -0500
  Not only will you need the flywheel and clutch, but grab the transmission bell housing and the input shaft. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: 84 manual transmission - pops out of 4th
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Fri, 28 Nov 2003 10:02:25 -0600
  ...whole transmission and engine > move > slightly when accelerating or slowing. > > Maybe I need a new transmission mount. > > I have all new engine mounts less...
• Re: VR6 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 10:11:16 -0800
  You still need an adapter plate and a custom flywheel to make the VR6 to the T3 transmission. There would be no reason why...
• more on Trans mounts...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jul 1995 13:33:44 EDT
  ...above the cross member as I am certain now the front transmission mount has gone all the way south. I could not believe the...
• Re: Front Transmission Mount Additional Info
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 26 Feb 2008 02:12:44 -0600
  ...Front Transmission Mount Additional Info > > >Sorry! I mentioned manual transmission in the first post, but failed to >state that it is for a 2WD...
• Re: Transmssion noise
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 11:35:17 -0700
  Many of these fearsome noises are caused by weak motor mounts. Check them out before you blow big bucks. Stan Wilder On Mon, 9...
• Re: Diesel mania???Or, swap and transmission options?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 2 Apr 2004 10:00:35 -0500
  ...You'll also need the engine mounts and carrier bars. I wouldn't try this with a 1.6L NA, it doesn't have...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 21 Jun 2012 17:45:27 -0700
  ...to wonder if there's enough play in the engine mounts and/or > transmission mount, that a cycle of movement happens in the drive...
• Re: Trans swap between Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 21 Mar 2009 18:30:32 -0700
  ...is different, the nose mounts have a different bolt pattern > > and length. > > Is it the same as a Bus transmission? Or a unique animal...
• Re: pre-83 vanagon engine swaps: gas vs. diesel
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 12:40:11 -0700
  ...need: > bell housing or whole transmission > diesel oil pan > diesel oil pump pickup > diesel flywheel/clutch > diesel engine mounts (alum castings and steel tube...
• Re: Aircooled vs. WBX manual transmission
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:37:33 -0700
  ...that is specifically designed to put the earlier transmission ( 80 to 82 air-cooled Vanagons - the DK ) where there was an 83 and later...
• Re: 82westie 1.6 diesel upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:00:33 -0700
  ...Complete setups, includes the complete engine, including exhaust, > the > 5 speed transmission, shift linkage, shifter, all mounts and extra bits. > Heck, it even includes...
• Re: What parts could I use?
  Historical mailing list - Hahn Rossman
  Thu, 28 Oct 2004 20:02:46 -0700
  ...Input shaft from the transmission (although not absolutely critical) bell housing from diesel tranny flywheel from diesel starter weird cast aluminum engine mounts bolted...
• How to change your transmission mount
  Historical mailing list - Richard
  Fri, 14 Jul 95 09:58:43 EDT
  ...wow, this actually shifts easily now!!! Well, as there has been some murmurings lately about transmission mounts, and as UPS finally brought me mine...
• Shifting when hot
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:44:40 -0400
  ...When the transmission was pulled last summer the rubber mounts all seemed fine.
• Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Wed, 18 Sep 2013 12:59:03 -0400
  ...the transmission. If you just need a little clearance, why not use spacer blocks and longer bolts on the engine and tranny mounts? Then...
• Re: Two bolts to mount the alternator bracket to the engine block are just plain missing!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:13:06 -0800
  ...The smaller nut is for mounting the starter to the > transmission on a small stud on the transmission case. > > If the small nut stud...
• Transporter Needed
  Historical mailing list - George Mitchell
  Wed, 27 Jan 1999 19:07:31 -0500
  ...Pan, mounts, Transmission bellhousings , etc. Also a decent Syncro van is also on the list. Blown engines or blown water jacket gaskets ok. Anyone...
• Re: WTB: Adaptor Plate for Stock Diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Thu, 4 Dec 2003 09:43:43 -0500
  ...diesel vanagon engine Bellhousing starter transmission input shaft flywheel oil pan oil pump pick-up tube motor mounts aluminum and tubular and possibly the...
• Re: Felt seal on flywheel--'83
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 07:19:25 -0400
  ...The seal mounts in the flywheel, and goes around the smooth > part of the transmission shaft. Any ideas? >
• Re: clutch shudder
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 26 Aug 2001 22:36:11 -0500
  ...I saw that > mentioned a few years ago - but not recently. > > I suppose it could be broken motor or transmission mounts - anyone know how...
• Engine carrier question
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Foust
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 08:24:09 -0600
  ...This has pulled the carrier towards the rear of the vehicle, bending the cradle causing the rubber mounts to have a severe angle when...
• Re: transmission toasted?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 14:27:43 -0400
  ...mounts and the exhaust. Dennis >From: pepperd <heymrpep@YAHOO.COM> >Reply-To: pepperd <heymrpep@YAHOO.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: transmission toasted...