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• On TD and TDi Exhaust manifolds, mounts and risks!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 23 Apr 2005 17:22:52 EDT
  ...the QTD configuration and has no interference with the engine mounts or carrier bars. I found that the SAAB turbo with right angle exhaust...
• Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 6 Apr 2004 23:03:50 -0400
  ...for engine mounts, but at least the Volvo mount system is > > pretty simple. You could probably fab something up using carrier bars, > > similar to...
• Re: Success!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:01:37 -0600
  ...raise the van 15 3/4) at the cross bar >> behind the tire carrier and now use the great idea of the ABS pipe...
• Re: Conversion Choices
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 2 Sep 2012 17:00:02 -0700
  ...pump, alternator, alternator bracket,oil filler tube, aluminum engine mount, bonded rubber mount, right carrier bar-It weighs 47 lbs. > > Sure, the longblock with...
• Re: WAS: building carrier bar..... NOW: Test Weld PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 16 Mar 2008 13:40:36 -0700
  ...building carrier bar..... NOW: Test Weld PIC > > > > > > > > > > Thanks again Gary. > > > > > > > > I've been pushing my welds. Was considering pulling so I could see the...
• Re: Thermostats...question(s)
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 14 Sep 2015 11:25:58 -1000
  I am hyper familiar with inline 4 engines mounted in Vanagons with diesel engine carrier bars. thanks for your explanation .. I still would not...
• Re: Success!
  Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
  Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:42:24 -0800
  ...I do it the way Bentley book says (raise the van 15 3/4) at the cross bar behind the tire carrier and now...
• Re: Bearing Replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 5 Oct 2022 13:41:28 -0500
  ...On Wed, Oct 5, 2022 at 8:18 AM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > Good morning from Barefoot Bay Florida. > > John, > As I...
• Re: Top Speed
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 11:20:43 -0600
  Keep in mind that with enough horsepower you can make a barn door fly flatways. ( old aviation-ism, applicable here) 125 mph in a...
• Re: New tranny for a 1.6l TD westy...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Thu, 12 Oct 2000 18:32:21 -0700
  ...Briefly, the factory method uses different engine carrier bars, motor mounts, coolant hoses, expansion tank, air intake elbow, oil filler and dipstick in the...
• Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 6 Apr 2004 16:12:42 -0500
  ...for engine mounts, but at least the Volvo mount system is >> pretty simple. You could probably fab something up using carrier bars, >> similar to...
• Re: List of mods that keep the Vanagon stock
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:12:09 -0400
  ...top assist - Add roof/ canoe rack - Add rear spare-tire carrier - Add bully-bars front and rear - Add alarm system - Add auto-start - Add...
• Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
  Historical mailing list - pat
  Tue, 6 Apr 2004 22:43:04 -0400
  ...for engine mounts, but at least the Volvo mount system is > > > pretty simple. You could probably fab something up using carrier bars, > > > similar to...
• FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - Darrel
  Sun, 10 Aug 2003 08:50:33 -0400
  ...spare tire carriers 15.00 each for steel rims 1- black glove box no latch 5.00 1- 1984 dash to engine wiring harness...
• Re: 1.9 to 2.1 Conversion Almost Done!
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Tue, 28 Nov 2006 12:26:59 -0500
  ...Anyway, Friday I dropped the engine carrier bar and swapped the engine mounting bracket back to the 1.9. On the water pump, I...
• 1.9 to 2.1 Conversion Almost Done!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Tue, 28 Nov 2006 07:49:52 -0500
  ...Anyway, Friday I dropped the engine carrier bar and swapped the engine mounting bracket back to the 1.9. On the water pump, I...
• First Trip with 3rd Westy
  Historical mailing list - Denys Mueller
  Mon, 20 Oct 1997 21:47:59 -0700
  ...tank, engine mounts, fuel filter, all hoses and tune up Appearance/Convenience Items: A&E 9'8" awning, 3 bike rack/carrier, Thule roof...
• Re: will yours fit in the garage?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 06:32:02 -0800
  ...The door track can't be raised unless we notch the beam, and I suppose I'd have to hire an engineer to determine...
• Re: Our new 1982 A-C M/T Vanagon/Westfalia. Questions and concerns.
  Historical mailing list - Justin M. Mayrand
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:32:25 -0400
  ...Also, try to leave all the cooling and heating ductwork in place - the engine is prone to running hot if removed. 1980 Westy "WAIT4ME...
• Diesel 4 speed vs. 5 speed (was RE: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments) LONG!!!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 21:27:35 -0800
  ...The engine carrier bars are curved differently and mount to the body using a different bracket system. The rubber motor mounts are moved to...
• 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
  ...carrier bars engine mounts motor mounts oil pan oil pickup oil filler dipstick & tube exhaust mounts bell housing bell housing dust shield bell housing...
• Re: List of mods that keep the Vanagon stock
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:02:58 -0400
  ...top assist > - Add roof/ canoe rack > - Add rear spare-tire carrier > - Add bully-bars front and rear > - Add alarm system > - Add auto-start > - Add...
• Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 6 Apr 2004 23:06:24 -0400
  ...for engine mounts, but at least the Volvo mount system is > >> pretty simple. You could probably fab something up using carrier bars, > >> similar to...
• Re: OT: Where have all the Vanagons gone in the UK & IT?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 26 Aug 2005 16:30:54 -0700
  ...Stopped on Almeria and Barcelona in Spain. Saw a bright yellow Westy on the main drag in Barcelona. That was about it. Yes, Spanish...
• Re: mileage from a 1,9 wbx - was: Re: I Cleaned my AFM...
  Historical mailing list - John S. Klun
  Mon, 20 May 2002 12:19:46 -0600
  ...The engine has close to 30k miles on it now- it is my daily driver, my truck, my farm vehicle, animal carrier, etc. The...
• Re: Bearing Replacement
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 8 Oct 2022 01:03:50 -0600
  ...18 AM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> > wrote: > >> Good morning from Barefoot Bay Florida. >> >> John, >> As I've mentioned in the past, I doubt...
• Re: I-4 conversion general info
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 25 Oct 2015 08:45:50 -0700
  ...correct. > > > > Off the top of my head: > > ’83 (or later) carrier bars & engine mounts > > Diesel bell housing & shield, starter, input shaft, clutch & flywheel > > Oil...
• Re: Trans. Install: Input shaft & clutch splines
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:11:47 -0700
  ...carrier ~ in middle of block, with >> transmission removed, engine might tilt toward rear of vehicle. MIne >> did. Jacking up pulley end of engine to...
• Re: I'm getting the FAS Gen 5 and info
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 17 May 2012 08:53:49 -0700
  ...all things being equal, items like engine carriers, intake > manifold, brackets for coolant bottles etc. should last a long time. > > Although I'm a...
• Re: Neil's WA/OR/09 Trip
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:32:27 -0700
  ...Managed >> to bang my engine carrier, and lug the sh** out of my engine getting >> started on such a steep hill, in leaving his...
• Re: ABA into 1.9 Vanagon was coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 13 May 2013 09:59:04 -0700
  ...of the exhaust header pipe from the donor > > '83 Diesel: > carrier bars > engine mounts > motor mounts > oil pan > oil pickup > oil filler > dipstick & tube...
• Re: What parts could I use?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 28 Oct 2004 20:36:12 -0700
  ...from diesel > starter > weird cast aluminum engine mounts bolted to the block > carrier bars (fabricated steel bars which run north south and connect to...
• Re: Brake Caliper Bolt Saga
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 00:06:21 -0800
  ...Bentley states that the two bolts that hold the caliper to the brake carrier are: "Self locking bolts - always replace." P. 46.5 Todd...
• RE: Need Reciever Hitch 82 Diesel Westy For Hitch Haul Basket
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Aug 1997 10:47:49 -0400
  ...So I'm no engineer, but whatever the the clamping power of the bolts amounts to along with the surface area of the original...
• Gas Vanagon to Diesel Conversion?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 12:25:43 EST
  ...Engine carrier bars, engine mounts, liquid filled rubber mounts (supposed to help vibration), flywheel, and adapter plate (I am not sure if they are...
• Re: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 14:06:49 -0700
  ...and doing it 'stock' ..you need 5 speed engine carrier bars and rubber mounts and the large bolts that mount the rubber mounts to...
• Re: I4 Happenings in turbovans land
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:48:23 -0700
  ...won't care. >> and move the middle brackets on the engine carrier bars forward a like >> amount. >> >> I even did that with a 5...
• Re: will yours fit in the garage?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 06:49:59 -0800
  ...The door track can't be raised unless we notch the beam, and I suppose I'd have to hire an engineer to determine...
• Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 15 Sep 2013 05:02:20 -0700
  ...I found and purchased the later > ('83-up) diesel engine carrier bars, engine mounts, diesel oil pan, and a > couple of other items. Now...
• Re: Relocating the battery to the rear of the van - ideas anyone???
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Sat, 8 Feb 2003 20:07:17 -0500
  ...The "new" battery box mounts to the side firewall and I also welded legs down to the engine carrier bar. Intercooler is all on...
• Re: Hatchback struts
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 10 Apr 2017 07:28:45 -0700
  ...I mentioned in my message a while back, about Simons strong struts and how they just couldn't quite hold up both tire carrier...
• Fw: Re: Subaru Transplant/Insurance Co.?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sat, 16 Dec 2000 12:22:38 -0500
  ...That Suby engine with the > automatic > > >tranny is a dream to drive. You can barely feel the tranny shift. If you > > >live in Southern...
• Re: Our new 1982 A-C M/T Vanagon/Westfalia. Questions and concerns.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:36:10 -0700
  ...Hopefully it's not a 'real engine problem.' when you wrote that the symptom was worse with fresh 20W50 in it, my first thought...
• Re: End of the list?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 4 Jun 2015 23:28:20 -0700
  ...It did not matter that he was a letter carrier in New Denver, BC, Canada. He was a letter carrier and every barb edged...
• Re: Neil's WA/OR/09 Trip
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:51:40 -0700
  ...Managed > >> to bang my engine carrier, and lug the sh** out of my engine getting > >> started on such a steep hill, in leaving his...
• Re: New engine, was Re: Ecu fix addendum
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 2 Apr 2020 11:48:52 -0700
  ...Have the diesel bell housing and carrier bars and pan etc. > > Also have. 2.0 ABA block and head that might be rebuildable. > > And...
• Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sun, 15 Sep 2013 06:50:24 -0700
  ...I found and purchased the later > ('83-up) diesel engine carrier bars, engine mounts, diesel oil pan, and a > couple of other items. Now...
• Various repair reportings
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:45:05 -0600
  ...Also POR-15'd the engine carrier bar while it was off. 3. Cleaning and rust treatment of rear part of engine bay. Again...
• Re: I'm getting the FAS Gen 5 and info
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Thu, 17 May 2012 15:40:00 +0000
  ...all things being equal, items like engine carriers, intake manifold, brackets for coolant bottles etc. should last a long time. Although I'm a...
• Re: New engine, was Re: Ecu fix addendum
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 1 Apr 2020 17:49:12 -0700
  ...I have the old 1.8 that did so well in my 82 van. > Have the diesel bell housing and carrier bars and pan...
• Proud (long semi-rant)
  Historical mailing list - Data Services
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 05:26:04 -0500
  ...floor ) to a quick change to elegant people carrier, it was a champ. The Tiico engine that went in last year ran flawlessly (shameless...
• 1.9 Manual Trans Accelerator Cable Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 16 May 2013 10:43:07 -0400
  ...Remove the engine end of the old Cable a. Make note of where the Barrel clamp at the throttle end is on the old...
• Re: I'm getting the FAS Gen 5 and info
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Thu, 17 May 2012 14:48:04 -0700
  ...all things being equal, items like engine carriers, intake manifold, brackets for coolant bottles etc. should last a long time. Although I'm a...
• Re: Brake Caliper Bolt Saga
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 08:18:54 CST
  ...I then tried >my > > cheapie breaker bar combined with a 1 1/2 foot cheater pipe and a 6 >point > > 19mm socket. I put...
• selling my 87 syncro GL
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Sun, 28 Dec 2003 04:49:07 EST
  ...If someone is interested in the van without the engine, or has an engine and auto trans to use as a partial trade, I...
• Re: Success!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:11:08 -0500
  ...raise the van 15 3/4) at the cross bar > behind the tire carrier and now use the great idea of the ABS pipe...
• More diesel intake resonance
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 21:30:26 -0500
  ...The motor is nicely isolated from the carrier bars, has original and expensive VW mounts for the alternator and AC, belts and pulleys are...
• Re: OEM Pop Top Seals
  Historical mailing list - David Menche
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 22:33:27 -0700
  Maybe try something like a silicone grease on the bare steel to prevent rusting? Silicone Grease should be just fine in contact with the...
• Re: Trans. Install: Input shaft & clutch splines
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:35:28 -0800
  ...carrier ~ in middle of block, with >>> transmission removed, engine might tilt toward rear of vehicle. MIne >>> did. Jacking up pulley end of engine to...
• Re: request for information, please
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 13 Sep 2013 12:58:23 -0500
  ...Replacing the >> transmission with a waterboxer one and drilling new holes for the rear >> engine carrier will even take care of the rear spacer...