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• Re: Syncro Sighting
  Historical mailing list - Richard Cochrane
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 14:23:46 -0400
  ...Sadly two weeks after I purchased her, the transmission went and I am now working with Derek Drew and Dennis Haynes to get her...
• Transmission out, then move the vanagon? plus a few more ?s
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 13 Jan 2016 08:25:27 -0800
  ...send out my transmission (5sp manual in an 84 tin top, with an inline Jetta motor mounted with diesel factory mounts) I've removed...
• Cooling/fuel/exhaust System Overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Thu, 8 Jan 2015 09:11:53 -0600
  ...fuel pump.) - GoWesty SS exhaust kit - new motor mounts (already installed a new poly transmission mount bushing... trying to sort out some bucking I...
• Re: Air Cooled Engine Seals
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 6 Aug 2002 14:18:42 -0500
  ...Engines often get a little cat-a-wompus from weak motor mounts and soft transmission mounts and these seals will leak some around the...
• Power steering line question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 16 Aug 2016 19:29:05 -0400
  OK folks, Spending many hours under my van preparing for the CV work I cleaned and explored my engine and transmission area. I made...
• Re: Jackin' Up The Van
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 02:18:02 -0800
  ...You reckon that being mostly made out of rubber they're 'dry rotting' out here? Time for a survey? How many motor mounts have...
• Re: Shift guide boot
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 20:18:13 -0500
  ...At the transmission end I >covered the guidepin with a new boot from Bus Depot. Within fewer than >50 miles the boot was shredded...
• Re: '84 Vanagon, -- intermittent "Clunk" coming from under middle of van
  Historical mailing list - john
  Fri, 16 Oct 2015 13:20:08 -0400
  ...Is there any way one can see/feel the loseness in the mounts without putting van on a lift? John On Thu, 2015-10...
• Re: Vibration under acceleration - CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 25 Sep 2005 08:51:07 -0700
  ...years, which I assumed was engine mounts. > >Now that I have replaced the engine, transmission, and mounts, it is still > >there. I'm guessing...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 9 May 2017 to 10 May 2017 - Special issue (#2017-179)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 11 May 2017 05:02:22 -0400
  Ken, we have these Stainless Steel fuel pump mounts from Gunzl in Germany. Do you not order parts from them ? The other parts I...
• RE: Tranny/Engine mounts for T4->T1 engine conv.?
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 24 Apr 1996 13:47:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...engine, which I think was bolted to the original '71 transmission (are the transmissions different from '70 to '71? I don't know). Ran...
• Re: Subie engine prices
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sat, 26 Dec 2009 07:19:20 -0700
  ...transmission etc. (although there is a good investment in time doing this as well) So, if you see an Engine, Wiring and cats, mounts...
• Re: Jacking points tell me if I'm wrong??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 7 May 2013 14:56:43 -0400
  The van should never be lifted by the engine or transmission. At best the rear mounts can get torn. At worst the case can...
• RE: 911-Drivetrain in 66 Micro??
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 08 Feb 1996 12:02:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...I know, different transmission from your '66, and ours have rear engine mounts which yours doesn't. But if you write him directly, maybe...
• Re: Jackin' Up The Van
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 29 Dec 2004 13:18:16 -0600
  ...Will the > transmission hold the weight? > > Dave > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.298 / Virus...
• Re: Other Engine Swaps
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 10:35:01 -0600
  That is what gets done if you keep the transmission. You end up taking the firewall out and then designing new mounts for transmission...
• Re: Dan's Diesel Rebuild Part 10
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Thu, 6 Dec 2001 18:37:03 -0800
  ...I waited to install the motor mounts until I had the engine bolted up to the transmission, because I didn�t want to have...
• Re: Jackin' Up The Van
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 29 Dec 2004 10:19:47 -0800
  ...Will > >> the > >> transmission hold the weight? > >> > >> Dave > >> > >> > >> -- > >> No virus found in this incoming message. > >> Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > >> Version: 7.0.298 / Virus...
• Re: Advice on 92 Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Kristin G. Burke
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 12:30:37 -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...
• Two Motors in a Vanagon (Swap Talk)
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Wed, 6 May 1998 18:29:13 EDT
  ...The Motor is a JH motor and I got all the appliances with it (A/C compressor, alternator, starter) and the 5 speed transmission...
• Re: Clutch shutter, vibation, shaking - why?
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 15:42:13 -0500
  ...unequal pressure on the throwout bearing, >and bad motor and/or transmission mounts. As for worn bushings: The Bently shows how to remove and...
• Re: clutch chatter fixed, thanks
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 16 Apr 2014 23:27:36 -0500
  ...Did you have the flywheel face machined back smooth? If so, did the pilot shaft flywheel bushing that mounts inside the flywheel get put...
• Re: thinking of buying a '93 Eurovan.. any words of wisdom?
  Historical mailing list - Douglas L. Urner
  Sun, 13 Jul 2003 07:43:32 -0700
  ...the transmissions, especially the autos, seem to be weak - funky tiling radiator (necessary to get to the spark plugs, but the mounts tend to...
• About Dennis Haynes
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 10:35:19 -0500
  ...He has done dozens of syncro transmissions that I know about personally. His prices for transmission work are lower too. Dennis' presence on the...
• Re: Tranny problems
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 08:25:56 -0400
  ...From what I understand from the dealer, this type of failure is rather comprehensive, placing almost all of the componants of the transmission out...
• Diesel engine and tranny removal, 82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 16:52:27 -0600
  ...the rubber motor mounts and steady the mass as it is lowered. Leave the most forward mount on the transmission (which is pivotable) connected...
• Re: Clutch shutter, vibation, shaking - why?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 12:43:11 -0500
  ...unequal pressure on the throwout bearing, and bad motor and/or transmission mounts. That said, I got rid of my clutch chatter (shudder upon...
• lots of leftovers for sale
  Historical mailing list - Martin Peitz
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 21:44:13 -0600
  ...Loebro, $220 engine longblock, 180tmls, ran fine when parked, $500 muffler mounts with straps, perfect shape, 2 years old, set $50 distributor, used, $80...
• Re: auto transmission slippage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:43:09 -0400
  ...These automatic transmissions with proper care often go 150-200k miles. However there are some parts that age regardless of miles. Slipping is often...
• Re: stuck in fourth gear
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 22 Jun 2005 18:26:44 -0700
  Roger..Check your eng/trans mounts also...Sounds like the linkage is in a bind more than a tranny problem. Daryl of AA Transaxle...
• 1982 Vanagon Westfalia-no engine - $800 obo
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 18 Feb 2004 09:21:20 -0500
  ...need to source an oil pan and oil pump pickup, motor mounts, Flywheel/pressureplate/clutch discand some other odds and ends for parts check...
• Re: Shuddering clutch engagement
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 18:37:42 -0700
  ...I have three > >problems I hoped to address while replacing the tranny. > >1.) A noisy transmission(loud whine) > >2.) Pops out of first and...
• RE: Anyone have a Eurovan Diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Wed, 22 Feb 1995 21:18:05 -0800 (PST)
  ...The engine mounts, heat sheilding, sump, starter, bellhousing, pulleys and drive belts, oil pump or oil pickup pipe, flywheel, clutch (maybe), transmission input shaft...
• Re: cv-joints
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Jul 94 15:12:52 bst
  ...There is a low frequency shake from the transmission. It's intermittent, sometimes really bad other times hardly noticable but dissappearing on the over...
• Re: finding a new engine?
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Tue, 1 Dec 1998 22:02:44 -0600
  ...to the transmission, and a special flywheel, and maybe a clutch. You're usually on your own with the engine mounts, hoses, cables, wiring...
• Re: Should engine mount move this much? (PIC)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:14:45 -0700
  ...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: Trouble Fitting I-4 Engine Into '90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Mon, 26 Feb 2001 09:58:12 -0800
  ...Are there other mounts can I use to accomplish this? The forward part of the ACW trans mount welded to the horizontal plate that...
• Re: 1985 VW Vanagon - clutch jump
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 18 May 2007 12:09:01 -0700
  ...engine then engage clutch, it's very smooth. > > When I last inspected my flywheel, had a bad pilot bearing then due to a transmission...
• Re: Dan's Diesel Rebuild Part 9
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Thu, 6 Dec 2001 12:05:21 -0800
  ...I did this a few times, tightening every time, so that the transmission was fully supported by this board. I hoisted up on the...
• Re: Selling Various Vanagon Parts in Austin, TX
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:28:18 -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...
• Re: Cost to R&R seal between tranny/differential
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:21:07 -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...
• FOR SALE: 91 Syncro Turbo Diesel Drive Train and Motor
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 1 Jan 2002 09:55:25 -0800
  ...Included is the following items: - 5.43:1 transmission with differential lock - Drive Shaft - Viscous Coupler - 5.43:1 front differential with differential lock...
• Re: More fun with mechanics
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 12:43:56 -0700
  ...The tranny was pulled and replaced, mounts inspected. I had my son stare down into the engine compartment while driving and the engine did...
• Re: RPMs constant, but pulsing vibration at idle
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:00:55 -0700
  ...idle control valve idle control module throttle body throttle switch vacuum lines/hoses checked for intake leaks, none motor mounts transmission mount 02 sensor...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: electric or hybrid conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 01:12:00 -0400
  ...The pods are on swivel mounts, doing away with the need for rudder. All they then need is the generator (which they need anyways...
• Re: Shifting when hot
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 17:15:21 -0700
  ...When the transmission was pulled last > summer the rubber mounts all seemed fine. >
• Aux Oil Cooler install...results Aircooled vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 06:53:15 -0400
  ...radiator mounts (thanks vw mags) to mount the cooler on. as well as some 90 degree fittings. I used a Hayden, Inc. transmission oil...
• RE[2]: Enging transplants, radiators on ba
  Historical mailing list - King, Robert
  3 Oct 1995 12:14:53 +1000
  ...On rotary side is engine, engine mounts and alternator... OK, there are a couple of bit you may have to 'take out' to have...
• Re: Install Auto transmission to final drive problem
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 28 May 2006 09:12:54 -0400
  ...does turn the smallest shaft. >But I think it is the transmission driveshaft (I think >Bentley refers to is as the hydraulic driveshaft) and...
• Bought 90 Westy, Mass. $3500
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Tue, 4 Apr 2000 23:21:51 EDT
  ...It appears to need some new engine mounts. The rest of the van is in real nice condition. It has PW and cruise control...
• Re: Should engine mount move this much? (PIC)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:25:12 -0700
  ...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: Questions re. Audi 3A engine swap (after searching the archives)
  Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
  Thu, 6 May 2004 00:41:34 -0400
  ...Frank Grunthaner's post 'On Transmission Ratios, Diesels, Conversions and Fish' says it way more persuasively than I could. From what I've read...
• Re: knocking from rear springs?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:05:52 -0700
  Engine croos bar mounts? Rear trailing arm bushings? Just a thought. Kim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Keezer" <warmerwagen@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Weird oil leak
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 10:03:55 -0500
  ...Another leak point is from the bottom bolt that mounts the starter to the trans. This is motor oil, not transmission fluid. I am...
• ** FS: '82 Westy- No Mechanical Repairs Needed/Good Body/Interior **
  Historical mailing list - C. Stafford
  Mon, 1 Nov 1999 10:15:00 -0800
  ...brakes, exhaust system, emissions equipment, new clutch (1K ago), motor mounts (200 miles ago, along with some other repairs/welding to re-inforce the...
• Re: 82westie 1.6 diesel upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:15:06 -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: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 16:12:05 -0500
  How are the engine carrier/mounts different? Forward, back, up or down? Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy On Oct 22, 2013 4...
• Re: VW gas I4 Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:03:57 -0400
  ...The materials are not expensive, and you can easily play with different hardnesses to tune the mounts to your own liking. Smooth-on sells...
• Re: To All Tiico Owners: (Friday) Solutions To Every Tiico Conversion Question
  Historical mailing list - caryccc
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 00:39:37 -0600
  ...I read with great interest all of the suggestions you offered for the various Tiico problems (vibration, exhaust cracking, welding / modifying of engine mounts...
• Re: Clutch Chatter >> Tom, Dan, EMZ, Gary
  Historical mailing list - eric solomonson
  Sun, 22 Mar 1998 15:52:16 -0700
  ...The transmission and engine mounts were also replaced. The third clutch suffered serious chatter problems. I had read about the Sachs clutch on the...