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• Re: Inline 4 transplant question
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 1 Jan 2001 20:58:49 -0500
  ...Inline 4 transplant question > > I mated the engine from the 87 Golf GT to the newly re-bellhoused vanagon > transmission today and noticed somthing...
• Re: Cooling problems / engine swap
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 14:37:07 -0700
  ...than the waterboxer) will >simply bolt into the existing motor mounts and transmission system (4 speed >manual)? If the Air Cooled engine fits without...
• Re: Cost to R&R seal between tranny/differential
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:24:44 -0600
  ...Last week it was suggested here that I might >>> check the motor and transmission mounts, CV joints, etc. >>> >>> He poked and prodded and found...
• FS 86 Syncro, Avon, CT 208K miles $3600 obo
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 14:18:05 -0500
  ...not me!! text of ad follows: .............................................................. Transmission and motor rebuilt in 1998 for $5160 at 175K. TRANSMISSION IS NOW STUCK in 4th at 208...
• Re: Driveline vibration 87 automatic
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Mon, 9 Sep 2013 13:52:03 -0700
  ...Driveline vibration 87 automatic > > To continue this thread, I have replaced everything that is obvious, > bearings, cv's,tire rotation/balance, brakes, motor mounts...
• Re: '84 Vanagon, -- intermittent "Clunk" coming from under middle of van
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 16 Oct 2015 22:53:46 -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...
• Dan's Diesel Rebuild Part 6
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Thu, 27 Sep 2001 09:40:18 -0700
  ...It had no head, and the transmission had been removed. The engine was teetering on two motor mounts. It turns freely, and there is...
• Re: What Parts are need for Inline 4 conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 16:26:19 -0500
  Vanagon Diesel/Conversion Parts 1- Flywheel- $316 1- Oil Pan- $109 1- Pickup Tube- $80 2- Rubber Mounts for engine carriers- $99 each ($198...
• Re: Bought 90 Westy, Mass. $3500
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 4 Apr 2000 21:13:14 -0700
  ...It appears to need some new engine mounts. > The rest of the van is in real nice condition. It has PW and cruise > control...
• instruments, interviews
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Feb 1995 13:41:09 -0800
  ...Wacky possibilities include transmission oil temp, exhaust gas temp, manifold vaccuum, a VDO clock... and an altimiter! :-) Anyone have suggestions/experiences/instruments you wished...
• Re: Corvair and Porsche 914 Engines (Was: Towing!!!)
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 16 May 2001 14:50:12 -0400
  ...Mounting brackets? Transmission? I would think other than modifying the length of the input shaft from the transmission and a thousand other minor details...
• Re: Comment on 2.1 WBx vs. 2.2 Sub
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 19:14:05 -0700
  ...pipes. (I'm about to reinstall a balanced one with new transmission mounts). 3. It drives and accelerates very similarly to many small cars...
• Re: On the Road Again
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 24 Jun 2014 20:03:38 -0500
  ...What > typically does them in is leaks, either from the cooler or the seal between > the transmission and the differential. Subaru 2.5s driven...
• Re: Cost to R&R seal between tranny/differential
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:23:14 -0500
  ...Last week it was suggested here that I might check the motor and transmission mounts, CV joints, etc. He poked and prodded and found...
• Question to the group about Vanagon shifting problem
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sun, 11 Feb 2007 17:19:29 -0800
  ...I left the CVs, front mounts and the shifter mechanism was also connected to tranny. While it was tipped I drained as much of...
• FW: auto transmission slippage
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:16:58 -0400
  ...My auto transmission on my 91 started slipping when it shifted from 2nd to 3rd somewhere around 200K. I drove it that way for...
• Re: throw out bearing release shaft question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:03:09 -0400
  ...And I replaced all the >> transmission rubber mounts at the same time. It did not occur with the old >> clutch components but I thought...
• Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 22:30:38 -0400
  ...zero mileage engine, "plug & play" wiring harness, ECU, manifolds, flywheel, motor mounts, water hoses, expansion tank, ignition system, oxygen sensor, hardware, etc. You will...
• Re: Shuddering clutch engagement
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 16:38:38 +0100
  ...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: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 27 Aug 2014 22:22:11 -1000
  ...I was thinking about updating that one then swapping out my current transmission {I also have a line on a 5-spd ASR transmission...
• 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: auto transmission slippage
  Historical mailing list - Laura Olson
  Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:00:58 -0500
  ...The automatic transmission finally died within 10 miles of home last fall. I had not been keeping it up as I should have for...
• Re: Transmission out, then move the vanagon? plus a few more ?s
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Jan 2016 20:32:42 -0500
  ...send out my transmission (5sp manual in an 84 tin top, with an inline Jetta motor mounted with diesel factory mounts) I've removed...
• Vanagon Winter Storage and or annual inspection
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Fri, 8 Oct 2010 14:16:37 -0400
  ...upper & lower boots intact ___ _____ Control arm upper & lower bushings ___ _____ Engine and transmission mounts ___ _____ Front & Rear Suspension: Springs, Spring mount and Shocks ___ _____ Check shock absorber...
• Re: C.B. ant. mount
  Historical mailing list - LAWS HOME
  Sun, 20 Feb 2000 08:46:37 -0500
  ...The best placement for a cb antenna on any vehicle in center of mass. (best reception and transmission) However,if it were me I...
• Central OH Vintage VW Show (11th)/ VR6 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 22:28:36 -0400
  ...van's clutch/transmission His company makes all the engine brackets and mod. equipment in Germany Engine sits on rubber mounts ( he said European...
• Great Engine test stand event.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 01:20:30 -0600
  ...together using stock VW engine mounts and various VW hardware, I wound up with an engine and transmission bolted into a frame. Things being...
• 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 basic differences are mostly related to the 5 speed transmission being about 10cm longer than the 4 speed. To accommodate the difference in...
• Re: Cooling/fuel/exhaust System Overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 8 Jan 2015 10:25:54 -0800
  ...new tstat) > - all new coolant hoses > - new motor mounts (already installed a new poly transmission mount > bushing... trying to sort out some bucking I...
• Re: Vibration under acceleration - CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 25 Sep 2005 11:51:46 -0700
  ...Now that I > >>>have replaced the engine, transmission, and mounts, it is still there. I'm > >>>guessing the only remaining culprit could be the...
• Re: Why no 5cly transplants to Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 Feb 2000 12:06:11 EST
  ...mounts and exhaust system parts and brackets etc, probably even wiring harness for sale. Is there an issue with compatibility of the transmission that...
• Re: headlamp upgrades....
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Sun, 14 Sep 2003 01:33:16 +0200
  ...www.smt.nu ) that included engine mounts, exhaustpipe, waterpipe and the plate that allows the engine/transmission to bolt together plus some more parts...
• Re: Power steering line question
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Tue, 16 Aug 2016 14:11:40 -1000
  ...for the CV work I cleaned and explored my engine and transmission area. I made a few discoveries I need advice on. > > First, my...
• Re: 1.9 Compression?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 1 Jan 2010 10:42:42 -0500
  ...You also want to have the coolant tested for hydrocarbons and how old is the transmission? Check the crankshaft for excessive end play. The...
• Re: Trouble Fitting I-4 Engine Into '90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sat, 24 Feb 2001 19:24:30 -0800
  ...in the '83 diesel are different lengths and cause the need of the different position of the rubber mounts along the engine carriers? Are...
• Re: Inline 4 transplant question
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 1 Jan 2001 20:25:11 -0800
  ...Inline 4 transplant question I mated the engine from the 87 Golf GT to the newly re-bellhoused vanagon transmission today and noticed somthing...
• Latest Kennedy Engineered Products info (was: 88 Synchro Exhaust...)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Jul 1996 14:55:29 -0400
  ...for an automatic transmission equipped, watercooled van and includes: instructions, exhaust header, miscellaneous coolant plumbing, motor mounts, heat shields, and instructions to modify the...
• Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 2 Jan 2010 12:17:52 -0800
  ...The > vibrations and resonances you experience in the installation are a function > of the motor and transmission mounts, as well as the exhaust system...
• Re: tranny mount responsibility?
  Historical mailing list - drc11
  Tue, 25 May 1999 15:52:59 -0700
  ...all mounts to the frame after dropping the engine and remounting it. The mechanics response was that he did not service the transmission just...
• FREE VW Mechanics "School"
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 31 Mar 1996 05:47:59 -0500 (EST)
  ...My transmission is acting "sick" (even sicker than its owner 8-) <-obligitory humor here...) so the engine has to come out, etc. As I...
• Re: '88 Westy: Shopping for New Engine - Options?
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 14:27:25 -0400
  ...Shopping for New Engine - Options? > Automatic transmission, 2.1 liter 1988 Westy. > > I need a new engine. I've seen many recommendations for Boston...
• Re: stuck syncro throttle cable
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 13 Feb 2004 14:13:17 -0500
  Take down the mounts that hold up the front of the transaxle. This should give you just enough room to see what's going...
• Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 28 Aug 2014 17:22:31 -0400
  Not me! A transmission at 125K is not a deal. I have an 87 Syncro that I bought with 49K on it with gears...
• Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 28 Aug 2014 13:39:54 -0300
  ...I was thinking about updating that one then swapping out my current transmission {I also have a line on a 5-spd ASR transmission...
• 87 Vanagon Engine Swap Success (LONG!)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Dec 1995 00:48:08 -0500
  ...MOTOR MOUNTS: The "new" engine came complete with the engine carrier bar (again a Syncro specific item) and motor mounts. One of the 1990...
• Now it starts: racing idle
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 21 Aug 2014 12:17:59 -0300
  ...Is it possible that I have loose/worn transmission or engine mounts which are allowing enough play to affect the throttle at idle? The...
• Re: Anyone have a copy of the Ultimate Trip Checklist?
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:15:08 -0600
  ...Inspection, air-cooled only. > > Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________ > > ____Motor & Transmission mounts: Inspection. > > Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________ > > ____Air conditioning: Inspect, operation. > > Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________ > > ____Propane: Camper Only � Inspect tank, valves, regulator, lines, hoses...
• Re: Buick V6 powered Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sat, 3 May 2008 10:21:49 -0400
  ...for motor/trans mounts. Also, keep in mind that the transverse GM setup would locate the motor ahead of the transmission, so the factory...
• Re: Fun with fixing up stuff...(long post)
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 2 Nov 2010 11:15:22 -0400
  ...Been tying up > loose ends and refining that swap. > > New exhaust system, new mounts for that exhaust system and a revision of > my > motor...
• Re: Jacking points tell me if I'm wrong??
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Tue, 7 May 2013 15:00:07 -0400
  ...van should never be lifted by the engine or transmission. At best the > rear mounts can get torn. At worst the case can crack...
• Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 20:07:07 -0700
  ...zero mileage engine, "plug & play" wiring harness, ECU, >manifolds, flywheel, motor mounts, water hoses, expansion tank, ignition >system, oxygen sensor, hardware, etc. You will...
• More stuff for sale. Gas and Diesel. New and used.
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 22:13:24 -0400
  ...8/ Std VW motor mount (left), rubber mounts and some cut parts to make the > special mounts needed for some swaps. (e.g. when...
• Re: Strange vanagon engine pondering, audi 5cyl
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:55:11 -0800
  ...I'm guessing the same for the Quantum. > > Or if the bell housing mounts are the same. If so, it might be > possible to...
• Re: Broken Stebro Muffler Bracket / Malcolm's trip
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 06:06:18 EDT
  ...from improperly running engines and or worn/broken motor and or > transmission mounts. Please verify that all of these conditions have been properly met...
• Re: Question about engine carriers - 4WD v. 2WD - Fast Forward kit
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 20:45:22 -0700
  ...With our cross member and mounts with a Syncro transmission the axis of the crank is in the same position as the original wasserboxer...
• Re: Question about Diesel Westies...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 26 Aug 2005 20:44:38 -0500
  ...Parts availability is excellent, though the vanagon specific bits like engine mounts, hanger bars and diesel transmissions are not. This stuff comes up on...
• TDI, TD and 2.0L conversions
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Fri, 28 Aug 1998 19:31:45 -0700
  ...Then you need the electrical cables the accelerator poti, engine mounts, exhaust etc. The North American VW-family conversion choices seem to be quite...
• Re: clutch chatter fixed, thanks
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 17 Apr 2014 10:12:26 -0500
  ...And then of course you will be right back where you started having to pull the transmission. One other thing - and I hope someone...
• help from you breadloafers or former ones...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 31 Aug 94 17:28:43 EDT
  ...and the transmission is very low ratio (wound up is at $65 mph. Its missing the trim piece covering the door slider. Steering wheel...
• Re: '87 Vanagon shudders in Reverse
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 30 Dec 1999 11:17:12 -0500
  Front Motor Mount, on the nose of the Transmission. G. Matthew Bulley Bulley-Hewlett Corporate Communications Counselors www.bulley-hewlett.com Cary, NC USA...