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• Re: Putting a 2wd transmission into a Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:29:16 -0700
  ...Putting a 2wd transmission into a Syncro? > Heresy, I know. > > Will a 2wd transmission pop into a Syncro? I'm strictly diesel 2wd, but...
• Re: Should engine mount move this much? (PIC)
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:44:15 -0400
  ...Suspend the motor (attached to the transmission) in the proper position. Attach the Fox brackets and rubber mounts. With everything hanging in the air...
• Re: Bump bump bump
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 17 Jun 2021 19:37:24 -0700
  Engine and transmission mounts? On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 6:55 PM Skip Laubach <skiplaubach@gmail.com> wrote: > ‘84 Westy, new 944(?) CV...
• Re: best mod for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Brett Baer
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 09:59:13 -0600
  ...South African, maybe? Are you talking about using the >5 speed transmission with the 4 speed shifter guide box that mounts >under the floor...
• Re: clutch shudder?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 18:44:14 -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...
• Re: Diesel Engine Upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 2 Sep 2011 00:12:04 -0700
  ...Includes the mounts, 5 speed transmission, linkage and all the bits. Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: Jackin' Up The Van
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 29 Dec 2004 10:46:43 -0700
  ...Will the >> transmission hold the weight? >> >> Dave Possibly the weight of the vehicle being lifted against the wrong direction on the motor mounts. ���������������������������������������� jimt...
• Re: Diesel Van Bell Housing
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 18 May 2004 12:51:51 -0500
  ...Except (I think) for the oil pan, engine mounts, and the "throttle" arm on the fuel pump (in the vanagon they are bent down...
• Yow! - loose '73 engine mounting
  Historical mailing list - dean c aukes
  Tue, 09 Jul 1996 08:22:33 -0500
  ...I was missing a nut on the lower engine-to-transmission mounting stud, and the other lower nut was backed off 1/4 inch...
• Re: Accessing Rear Brake Lines above Syncro Transmission
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 9 Sep 2005 19:55:58 -0700
  I removed my Syncro transmission in about 4h last weekend with nothing more than hand tools and a small floor jack. I did not...
• Re: clutch shudder
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Sun, 26 Aug 2001 22:47:30 -0700
  ...Just can't recall the name right now. > I suppose it could be broken motor or transmission > mounts - anyone know how to > check these...
• Clutch Judder
  Historical mailing list - Don Bolt
  Sun, 22 Dec 2002 21:16:08 -0500
  ...transmission, that the friction disc is splined on. Stan, the front tranny mount rubber, is it eccentric? Mark, the shifter stud that mounts to...
• Re: Shuddering clutch
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 22 Dec 2016 21:11:21 -0600
  ...However with the hydraulic clutch the effect of lose or worn mounts is somewhat cancelled out. A bad transmission input shaft or pinion bearing...
• Re: clutch shudder?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 19:09:03 -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...
• Re: Jackin' Up The Van
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 28 Dec 2004 22:16:32 -0600
  I've lifted mine many times from the steel engine yoke that the rear motor mounts screw to. I've never bent one doing...
• Re: last minute engine swap questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 May 2012 10:35:15 -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: Mechanic's shorthand?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:26:39 -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: Manual tranny clutch adjustment,
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 17 Apr 2016 12:29:06 -0700
  ...And though this is unlikely, given that Johns transmission is a rebuilt, could the tube on clutch housing that the slave bracket mounts on...
• 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: [Syncro] Average time to pull transmission, engine, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 20:42:55 -0400
  ...1) Pull a syncro engine and transmission together 2) Pull a transmission (without pulling the engine) 3) Replace the clutch (with the transmission out...
• FS: good used 1.6TD's with 5-speed trans., shifter, engine mounts, and starter
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 6 Jun 2006 09:45:31 -0700
  Hello Folks, One of my vendors was just in touch with me this morning about a shipment of the aforementioned engine/transmission kits. These...
• Syncro shifting dilemma
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Thu, 26 May 2011 09:32:36 -0400
  ...During this process I replaced the 4 rubber transmission bushings/mounts in the front of the tranny, I'm suspecting this might be related...
• 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...
• Vanagon Engine Swap information please!
  Historical mailing list - "David Marshall (by way of Ron Lussier )"
  Tue, 28 Oct 1997 09:07:35 -0800
  ...a Diesel Vanagon: - Oilpan and dipstick - Transmission bell housing (it will work with Syncro right!?) - Engine Mounts Is there anything missing? I plan to...
• (More) Parts for Sale!
  Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 04:38:35 MST
  ...2. "DU" and "ABD" 4 spd.transmissions. Need work or are noisy. 3. Reese trailer hitch. Mounts to tow loops, VG condition. 4. Bentley...
• Re: ABA into 1.9 Vanagon was coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 13 May 2013 08:29:29 -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...
• 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...
• Advice on 92 Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 00:03:08 -0500
  ...Sometimes felt like maybe the clutch was not fully disengaging prior to shift or that engine mounts or transmission mounts might be broken/weak...
• Re: Tiico into Diesel
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 22 Oct 2001 17:28:22 -0700
  ...mounts farther forward than a Tiico needs it to be. Mark > Bill Johnson wrote: > > Has anyone done this swap? I guess a WBX transmission...
• Re: Hitch install
  Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 21:12:52 -0700
  ...I have one of the GoWesty mounts that go on the stock bracket mounts. The hitch itself is VERY strong with a 2" receiver...
• Shuddering clutch engagement
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 07:54:36 EDT
  ...1.) A noisy transmission(loud whine) 2.) Pops out of first and second gear. 3.) The van shudders when starting out in first gear...
• Selling Various Vanagon Parts in Austin, TX
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Thu, 3 Sep 2009 12:48:49 -0700
  ...manual transmissions for '84-91, $350 ea. One automatic transmission & differential (trans won't shift into 3rd gear) Radiators, cooling fans & sheet metal mounts...
• Selling Various Vanagon Parts in Austin, TX
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:54:20 -0700
  ...manual transmissions for '84-91, $350 ea. One automatic transmission & differential (trans won't shift into 3rd gear) Radiators, cooling fans & sheet metal mounts...
• Transmission Case, Clutch Shaft Bolt Hole Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 11:29:53 -0700
  ...I'd posted about corrosion damage at my transmission case. Some images and notes here: https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/TransmissionCorrosion# I chose JB...
• Re: best mod for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 06:14:52 -0800
  ...South African, maybe? Are you talking about using the 5 speed transmission with the 4 speed shifter guide box that mounts under the floor...
• Dream: Lost my Vanagon; a new muffler, and other news
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:55:38 -0800
  ...Nothing found wrong with wheels, bearings, CV joints, motor mounts, tranny mounts, Canadian mounts, rear suspension, front suspension, veeblefetzer fittings, or the steering hawsers...
• Re: trans mount
  Historical mailing list - Richard
  Wed, 12 Jul 95 12:02:14 EDT
  ...I had to sissor- > jack up the transmission inorder to line up the new coupler. Humm.... > I didn't think it should have to...
• Re: Swap Entire '85 Shift Linkage into '81?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 2 Jan 2010 20:08:17 -0800
  ...So before I start tearing into things, can I: >> >> Swap in an entire '85 shift linkage and transmission. (from shifter in >> cab to transmission...
• Re: transmission/clutch noise
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 30 May 2015 06:32:10 -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: Where do I place the floor jack ?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 11:59:53 -0700
  Lifting by the tranny stresses the motor and tranny mounts. I put the jack under the front tranny mount itself. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message...
• Re: : 1991 Vanagon Transmission- Five speed upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 08:21:19 EDT
  <<<Does anyone know of a 5 speed transmission that could be modified to fit in a 1991 Vanagon with the priginal Wassbox engine?>>> Yes...
• Re: Can engine and transmission be swapped?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Mon, 19 May 2008 22:06:22 -0400
  ...The Westy might weigh more than a Buick but the Buick transmission is built to stand up to a lot more torque from the...
• Mechanical TDI update, plus brand-new diesel conversion kits available!
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 02:07:56 -0500
  ...This conversion mounts the engine in the 'upright' attitude rather than the diesel Vanagon lay-over attitude, for better balance and less vibration. The...
• Re: Mexican VW Van Trannys
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Sun, 7 Dec 1997 14:50:49 -0800
  ...Previous posts on the Type 2 list imply that the Vanagon transmission is not a bolt-in fit to the bus. Motor mounts are...
• Re: what Transaxle will fit?
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Sun, 24 Sep 2000 19:35:45 -0400
  Forget other transmissions, the stock trans will be fine. Instead , you can replace the bellhousing with one from a diesel Vanagon, or get an...
• Syncro Westy 1.9 TD, update # 2 ,and advice and/or your 2 cents?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 20:22:42 -0500
  ...The only thing I can think of that could be transferring this much vibration is the transmission mount. (as some of you know, the...
• Various Vanagon Parts For Sale in Austin, TX
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Thu, 8 Oct 2009 14:20:21 -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...
• vendors: trans mount
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 23:40:48 -0500
  ...Thanks Rob For the rest of youz, best get on that creeper and check checkie yo mounts. Could be an epidemic going round.
• Re: Swap Entire '85 Shift Linkage into '81?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 2 Jan 2010 15:57:13 -0800
  ...So before I start tearing into things, can I: > > Swap in an entire '85 shift linkage and transmission. (from shifter in > cab to transmission...
• Re: Almost ready to pull 2.1--questions
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 09:39:38 -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: Two bolts to mount the alternator bracket to the engine block are just plain missing!
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:35:44 -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...
• Was: CO..... Setting. Now: Engine Bucking Issue Solved?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:22:47 -0700
  ...I wondered all along if the accelerator cable was being pushed/pulled due to worn engine or transmission mounts thus causing the throttle valve...
• Re: Bump bump bump
  Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
  Fri, 18 Jun 2021 07:38:54 -0500
  ...9:37 PM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: > > Engine and transmission mounts? > >> On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 6:55 PM Skip Laubach...
• Cooling problems / engine swap
  Historical mailing list - Preston Lewis
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 13:56:29 -0700
  ...Could anyone please tell me which engines (other than the waterboxer) will simply bolt into the existing motor mounts and transmission system (4 speed...
• Cost to R&R seal between tranny/differential
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:02:46 -0800
  ...Last week it was suggested here that I might check the motor and transmission mounts, CV joints, etc. He poked and prodded and found...
• Re: A "thunk" from behind
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 5 Nov 2009 09:26:29 -0800
  Besides the trans mounts, brake shoes, leprechans in the cupboard, and lose items in the closet(s)??? How about loose CV bolts? > What are...
• Re: What do I need?
  Historical mailing list - P.Dooley
  Sun, 14 Dec 2003 23:17:01 -0500
  ...What do I need? Not only will you need the flywheel and clutch, but grab the transmission bell housing and the input shaft. Dennis...
• Various Vanagon Parts For Sale in Austin, TX
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 08:43:54 -0800
  ...One automatic transmission & differential (trans won't shift into 3rd gear) $75 & $100 Radiators, cooling fans & sheet metal mounts, AC condensers & evaporators, fuel tanks...
• Re: Vibration under acceleration - CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 25 Sep 2005 10:04:41 -0500
  ...years, which I assumed was engine mounts. >Now that I have replaced the engine, transmission, and mounts, it is still >there. I'm guessing...
• Towing a Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 May 2003 23:33:59 -0400
  ...Manual transmissions including Syncros can be towed with all wheels down. The transmissions will see the same wear as when rolling in neutral and...