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• Re: Dropped my motor...almost..
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:15:26 -0500
  ...It can't, really, or the engine mounts would have no flex to dampen vibrations away from the frame, plus it'd chafe where...
• Re: Air cooled diesel Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 19:07:49 -0500
  ...Are the diesel engines from the early '80s based > on a Type 4 gas engine? Are there other things besides the fuel injection > that...
• Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 6 Apr 2004 13:02:44 -0500
  ...If you can make the muffler mounts part of the engine mounts, as VW did for the diesel, or mount them to the engine...
• Re: AW: On I4 and TIICO Exhaust Fixes
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 17:32:26 EDT
  ...on the original diesel mounts by the gasoline motors. Remember too that the muffler temperature for the gasoline engine is at least 200 degrees...
• 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 21:54:08 -0800
  ...engine listing heavily to port? Is it just an optical illusion exacerbated by the camera being tilted, or are those left side motor mounts...
• Re: Engine's out... one more question
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:04:15 -0400
  ...what's the > best way to remove the muffler, engine mounts, engine crossbar, etc.? > There's so much greasy crud down there I can...
• shuddering and knocking... engine mounts?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 16:28:05 -0400
  ...Could these problems be due to engine mount issues? Thanks for any tips, Wes '84 1.9l
• Re: Advice on an Oil-pump oily gasket slow leak
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 30 Jun 2002 11:17:12 -0700
  ...There is also no possibility for me > to do the job by myself on the road as all my engine mounts screws are > stuck...
• Re: Odd AC contraption
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 12:09:05 -0500
  ...The unit was working and in good condition before my car was stolen, they took the entire air cooled engine. The drive pulley mounts...
• Vanagon Engine Swap information please!
  Historical mailing list - "David Marshall (by way of Ron Lussier )"
  Tue, 28 Oct 1997 09:07:35 -0800
  ...and dipstick - Transmission bell housing (it will work with Syncro right!?) - Engine Mounts Is there anything missing? I plan to run CIS injection as...
• Re: Westfalia Noise (Vehicle engineering little VW)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jun 1996 13:06:11 -0400
  ...a set of mounts that were a combination of low pass filters (Pan Scrubbers) and high pass filters (rubber engine mounts). This fixed the...
• Re: Got motor mounts to take care of on my '88
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 14:44:25 -0700
  ...Botts <johnnyjewel43@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > > I started getting a new "whack" when I start the engine. Like something was hitting that hadn't before
• =?windows-1252?Q?Re=3A_=95_Looking_for_drivers_side_power_window?= =?windows-1252?Q?_motor_and_pop_top_luggage_rack_mounts_?=
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 24 May 2012 20:07:11 -0700
  ...Hope everyone's van's are running smoothly. > > I am Looking for a drivers side power window motor and pop top luggage rack mounts...
• 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: Engine removal
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 13:39:38 -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...
• Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 12:17:09 -0500
  ...Karl Mullendore got creative when he installed one in a Westy (2 wd) by extending the engine mounts (and hence lowering the engine a...
• Neil's motor..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:46:05 -0800
  Hey Neil, I haven't been bringing up your pics of the engine mounts, etc. because I have this *glacial* dial-up internet connection...
• Re: Mechanic's shorthand?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:38:25 -0800
  ...local mechanic, who I tasked with > looking for loose transmission mounts, engine mounts, CV joints, or > other > things responsible for a slight "thunk" I...
• WTB Seat belt parts
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 Mar 1996 18:21:17 PST
  ...mounts to the seat base, if you have a set (2) please drop me a line. I also need the left rear engine tin...
• Turn-key Subaru engine etc for sale...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 21:25:23 -0800
  I'm selling the complete Subaru powerplant (mounts, wiring harness, hoses, etc) out of one of my vans. Fits great in a Vanagon/Westy...
• Re: VW gas I4 Engine Conversion input needed. (I think I've made my choice)
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:33:21 -0400
  ...core intsalled) I assume the aluminum I4 engine mounts can be used with the appropriate carriers. (engine supports) True? FWIW, reasons for going 15...
• Re: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:39:59 -0400
  ...Initially I suspected having replaced the engine mounts ( that were maybe too thick) of the cause. I have since talked to one other person...
• Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 6 Apr 2004 14:10:36 -0400
  ...If you can make the >muffler mounts part of the engine mounts, as VW did for the diesel, or >mount them to the engine...
• Shortest rubber motor mount? (Vanagon/Jetta conversion)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:21:20 -0700
  ...I have the exhaust side Jetta engine bracket and the stock threaded DV engine carrier holes appear to line up with this bracket. My...
• KYB Shocks wont fit(rear).....Grind em down?
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 15:18:38 -0700
  ...becouse the shock mounts are too wide-(where the bolt slides through the shock) Should I grind the shock mounts down 1/4" so...
• Re: 86 Westy Camper Awning
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:39:28 -0600
  I purchased an easy awning Im happy with the fabric but the way it mounts and the poles need some re engineering. I plan...
• Van Parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:55:22 -0800
  ...the 2.1 motor Cruise control parts Exhaust system, muffler, mounts Engine cradle Engine support bar Intake runners Injectors Temp 2 sensor Plus many...
• Re: Diesel to In-Line Gas Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 17:41:56 -0500
  ...got the diesel trans, engine mounts, bellhousing etc. from wrecked 82 diesel. $150 2. Golf GT for engine, good engine bad body, $450 3...
• Re: subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 13:46:22 -0700
  ...http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/subaruvanagon/ Some people prefer the Small Car engine mounts over the KEP. I'm using the KEP mounts...
• Re: The best engine conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 10:46:47 -0700
  ...rubber mounts and carrier bars yet. Once you have the engine below the engine compartment, jack/hoist it up, mate the engine to the...
• One more Auto question
  Historical mailing list - VW Addict aka The Bus Nut
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 10:32:41 -0800
  ...How much different are these than the vanagon trans? I know that the engine mounts at 15 deg not 50 or 51, but how...
• Looking for Syncro Vanagon engine support bar
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 9 Feb 2015 16:56:55 -0500
  ...Yes they are different from the standard 2.1l engine support bar. On the ends where it mounts to the body they are thicker...
• Re: 86 Auto to 82 Diesel swap
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Nov 1996 00:51:19 -0500
  ...trans mounts, etc.) from an 82 Diesel will swap into an 86 Auto trans equipped Vanagon? The 86 has a blown engine and the...
• selling 86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - gist
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 17:02:52 -0500
  ...rear door hydraulic struts michelein tires sink pump muffler new engine mounts new engine from dealer (approx. 30K miles on engine now) remote control...
• 1700CC reinstall
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Oct 1994 11:13:20 -0400
  ...The rubber motor-mounts on the the engine bearer were cracked, so we hoped to replace them , but the part supplied by two local...
• Re: Help with exhaust bracket design?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:06:37 -0700
  ...Did you use 2 pucks per isolation "area"? (between each muffler/engine block bracket) Jim kindly supplied an image of what's required for...
• overland 5cyl conversion
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 09:20:45 -0500
  ...I don't have a need for a new crated engine, and can fairly easily fabricate mounts and engine management hookups. though I would...
• Re: Tiico and Diesel Bent Frame Rails
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Tue, 11 Jun 2002 08:57:16 -0400
  ...think > > > it keeps the mounts from rotating or separating relative to each other at > > > the bottom of the engine.) > > > > > > 4. I could draw a...
• Engine Carrier installed: The Good Bad, and the ugly! --- ;^)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:45:04 -0700
  ...http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/enginecarrierinstalled sorry pics aren't that great. Not much room to get down to take better pics. Bottom of carrier...
• Rear Mounts
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Jun 95 21:11:01 MST
  ...when the bolts holding the back of my engine to the carrier broke, the engine sagged enough to drag the crank pully on the...
• Re: Dropped my motor...almost..
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:34:35 -0800
  ...It can't, > really, or the engine mounts would have no flex to dampen vibrations away > from the frame, plus it'd chafe where...
• Re: Alternative Part & Design to Bosal Diesel Exhaust Hanger?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:34:34 -0800
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Alternative Part & Design to Bosal Diesel Exhaust Hanger? (15* I4 Jetta engine) > Neil, > remember there are 3 stock exh mounts, a pair...
• Re: radiator question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Mon, 8 Feb 1999 22:50:12 -0700
  Sudhir Desai wrote: > > could you send me some info about how they plumbed the rad to cool a > bigger engine? maybe they were talking...
• Re: TIICO vs. BB vs. Soob
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 28 Apr 2002 15:40:05 +1200
  > > A used Subaru engine is nfinitely better than a new VW one! > >Some folks believe that Honda seats belong in a '55 oval-window...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - manual trans. - jerky ride ?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 9 May 2007 15:41:13 -0400
  ...it's jerky..... > > How do you check a Vanagon's engine mounts, trans. mounts, etc.??? > > Larry > Ga. > > > > >--------------------------------- >Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell...
• 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: Engine Change
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Dec 2004 12:28:40 EST
  ...type of engines are easily put into a vanagon body? > Without major changes to the frame. Supplier of adpter plates, motor mounts, > etc.. > > the...
• S. Africa engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Peter B.
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 09:49:51 -0700
  ...It mounts perfectly with the catalytic convertor. The goal is to be Calif. smog legal. KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote: > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Subject: Re: [VANAGON] Back on...
• clutch shudder-me too
  Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
  Tue, 3 Jun 1997 08:07:11 -0700
  I too have a problem with an occasional engine shudder when taking off in 1st or rev gear. Seems to only happen when under...
• Vanagon Engine Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Mar 1996 08:27:57 -0500
  ...had soft motor mounts and problems with the type of surging I've described. I've also learned that an engine stabilizer came stock...
• Vanagon Engine Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Mar 1996 20:07:38 -0500
  ...had soft motor mounts and problems with the type of surging I've described. I've also learned that an engine stabilizer came stock...
• Re: 1997 EV/Winnebago
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Sep 1996 10:03:55 +0200
  ...Thursday, 19 Sep, 1996 4:41 new VR6 engine new engine and transmission mounts (3) 140 hp (was 109) 177lb-ft: torque (was 140lb...
• Re: Removing the muffler
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 01:17:28 -0400
  ...got the engine tin off -- the rear piece that covers the crank pulley and supports the coolant reservoir blocks the muffler mounts pretty well...
• Re: cv-joints
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 08 Jul 94 09:39:09 CDT
  ...It feels like the engine and gearbox are wobbling back and forth on >their mounts but these look in good condition. A parts shop...
• Re: Tiico - Welding Engine Mount
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 17:48:11 -0700
  ...engine supports, specificaly the left (drivers or port > side) one. The left support is different from the right in that it has > rubber mounts...
• Re: Where did everyone go? No topics?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 10:21:18 -0700
  ...Where did everyone go? No topics? > I got the last engine heater Napa had in the whole country. > Any pictures of front wench mounts...
• Re: ABA 2.0L 15 degrees
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 12:53:45 -0500
  ...We then installed some liquid filled mounts from a Jetta onto the bottom >> of the alloy engine mounts. Then install your "L shaped brackets...
• Re: Diesel engines available
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 23 Mar 2018 20:08:20 -0700
  ...com> wrote: .... 1.6L, runs, hard starting and smoky when cold. Mounts and stuff still > with it. > -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http...
• On the Issue of I4 Mounts and Vibration
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 6 May 2004 02:18:16 EDT
  ...engine rpm yet, but they have made me go back to the license plate to check if the engine is running on many occasions...
• Re: engine coversion
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 1 Apr 2001 06:04:33 EDT
  ...as a Tiico engine conversion you will need a diesel belhousing (and trim your output shaft), rear engine bar & cast mounts, diesel oilpan & pick...