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• Part number for Syncro transmission mounts
  Historical mailing list - Will Morris
  Tue, 6 Apr 2004 09:36:26 -0400
  Can somebody give me the part number(s) for the Syncro transmission mounts? My dealer is having a difficult time finding them. tia, Will
• Syncro Nuts...Trans mounts
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Fri, 25 Apr 1997 23:39:14 -0400
  Anyone know the correct procedure for installing the transmission mounts (the little ball type mounts). I guess I'm asking what torque or how...
• motor mounts
  Historical mailing list - Tim & Kim Dayton
  Thu, 7 Feb 2002 19:08:39 -0500
  ...engine? I have no experience with vanagon yet owned several beetles and remember the engine having no motor mounts; only attaching to the transmission.
• Re: Part number for Syncro transmission mounts
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 6 Apr 2004 10:53:53 -0400
  ...Mike > Can somebody give me the part number(s) for the Syncro transmission mounts? > > My dealer is having a difficult time finding them. > > tia...
• Syncro Vibration
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Mar 1996 09:21:36 -0500
  ...Yesterday i jacked up the front of the transmission (slightly) and the vibration ceased. The two mounts appear to be in good condition but...
• Re: engine and trans mounts
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 7 Sep 2009 11:40:38 -0400
  ...the transmission mount has ever been replaced it is a good idea to replace it when you are replacing your engine mounts. I believe...
• Re: Checking motor and tranny mounts
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 12:24:32 -0500
  ...writes: > Is there an easy way to check the engine and transmission mounts? > Is there more to it than just a visual inspection? > Are...
• Checking motor and tranny mounts
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 09:30:56 -0700
  Is there an easy way to check the engine and transmission mounts? Is there more to it than just a visual inspection? Are there...
• Sound mitigation
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 12 Jun 2016 18:41:44 -0700
  ...I knew exactly what he did, and when I slacked-off on that....again quiet! Motor mounts, transmission mounts and also the floor is...
• Vibration
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 May 1997 18:54:46 -0400
  ...Could this be transmission or >motor mounts? In my 63 beetle mounts were the problem. What is involved in >changing vanagon mounts? >Thanks, Lloyd...
• Re: Automatic transmission Issue
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 2 Mar 2018 10:28:25 -0800
  ​RE: "Bang" A SWAG here but how about engine mounts?
• Re: Auto or Man trans on '93 EV MV?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Tue, 26 Aug 1997 22:13:51 UT
  We had an auto trans 93 MV, and while the transmission itself does OK, the engine mounts sag with time and xmit a lot...
• Chatters
  Historical mailing list - Chase Davenport
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 10:52:41 -0700
  ...Is it standard procedure to replace all mounts at once? What about alignment of transmission to engine? I didn't use a centering tool...
• Liquid transmission mounts?
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 21:15:35 -0700
  ...It's definately NOT the stuff for engine/tranny mounts. I tried poly mounts in my Scirocco back in the day and found they...
• Re: Sound mitigation
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Sun, 12 Jun 2016 20:42:10 -0700
  ...I knew > exactly what he did, and when I slacked-off on that....again quiet! > > Motor mounts, transmission mounts and also the floor is...
• Re: Porsche automatic transmission in a vanagon? Is it possible?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 31 Dec 2007 19:17:09 +1300
  ...fitted Tiptronic transmissions. Any rear-engined Porsche trans can be fitted to a T3. It's a matter of making mounts and getting adaptor...
• Re: Diesel mounts
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Mon, 4 May 1998 19:19:28 -0700
  ...From there build a cross member and >| fasten some Rubber VW Rabbit transmission mounts on to it (Diesel mounts >| are the best). That works...
• Got motor mounts to take care of on my '88
  Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 15:13:06 -0500
  Neil,Tell me about your motor mounts. Problem? Symptom of problem? Plan of attack?I started getting a new "whack" when I start the...
• Re: Vibration
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 May 1997 21:29:27 PST
  ...Could this be transmission or >>motor mounts? In my 63 beetle mounts were the problem. What is involved in >>changing vanagon mounts? >>Thanks, Lloyd...
• Re: Front Transmission Mount
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:35:38 -0800
  ...If I could remember I'd look at my stash of about 15 vanagon front transmission mounts to see if I have a really...
• Re: Movement felt in the Shift Stick.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:19:55 -0700
  ...My mounts are in good shape as is the entire linkage. I feel movement in 3/4 accelerating/decelerating. I see a transmission rebuild...
• motor mounts
  Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
  Sat, 9 Feb 2002 08:45:32 -0500
  After checking out my Bentley manual I see that you can remove the transmission without removing the engine. There are 3 mounts, one at...
• Re: Shift knob rattle help??
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 21:35:16 EDT
  You folks don't think that your motor or transmission mounts could be bad do you? Ken Wilford Van-Again John 3:16
• Re: Syncro Vibration
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Mar 1996 23:27:33 -0500
  ...Yesterday i jacked up the front of the transmission (slightly) and >the vibration ceased. The two mounts appear to be in good condition but...
• RE: Clutch Chatter
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 11:59:09 -0700
  Hi Bren, Chatter can also be caused by broken/failing motor and transmission mounts. I'd be especially suspicious of this as you describe...
• Re: Vibrations under load?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:45:58 -0500
  It can really only be either motor mounts, a front transmission mount, bad CV, or something rubbing between these "suspended" systems and the frame...
• Re: Tranny Support
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Jul 1995 23:05:38 -0400
  ...Rear Lower Cradle with two mounts, same as the Bug thru '72 68-71: Transmission unsupported except by way offf the engine rear carrier...
• Re: need rebuilt trans!
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Mon, 15 Jun 1998 15:05:26 -0400
  ...A used non-syncro transmission. Some work may be required for the front trans mounts but most other parts are the same synro/non...
• Re: Popping out of 4th gear!!
  Historical mailing list - walkingboss
  Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:50:59 -0600
  You are gonna want to check the motor mounts. If the front transmission mount is worn, and moving with the torque, it can cause...
• Re: clutch chatter -- how serious?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 12:11:37 EST
  ...5:15:14 PM, amcginn@MICROWEB.COM writes: << any thoughts >> Art, Before you condemn you renewed clutch, check the engine and transmission mounts. George
• Re: Question about engine carriers - 4WD v. 2WD - Fast Forward kit
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 07:55:31 EDT
  ...vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG writes: << With our cross member and mounts with a Syncro transmission the axis of the crank is in the same position...
• Re: Shuddering clutch
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Thu, 22 Dec 2016 13:38:17 -0800
  Would it be engine mounting or the transmission mounting? Z From: Dan N Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2016 12:58 PM To: thewestyman Cc...
• Diesel vanagon parts?
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Fri, 27 Feb 1998 02:12:11 -0500
  Can somebody help me locate a diesel vanagon for parts? I need motor mounts, the oil pan, pickup tube, transmission(or bellhousing) and anything...
• Liquid transmission mounts?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 13:49:31 -0700
  ...These mounts are very cheap ($18) so I could buy ten of them and replace them once a year. Apparently urethane Rabbit mounts are...
• Re: Got motor mounts to take care of on my '88
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 18:18:52 -0400
  ...Got motor mounts to take care of on my '88 Neil,Tell me about your motor mounts. Problem? Symptom of problem? Plan of attack...
• 1997 EV/Winnebago
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Sep 1996 19:22:46 -0700
  ...new VR6 engine new engine and transmission mounts (3) 140 hp (was 109) 177lb-ft: torque (was 140lb-ft) Dual airbags added ABS made...
• Front Engine Mount
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:14:10 -0300
  ...Besides that I have already replaced the rear mounts (all four) on the engine. What a difference! The end of the transmission was lifted...
• Re: Jumpy Trans
  Historical mailing list - clerkin
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 12:52:03 -0500
  ...Transmission mount? Standard or auto? > >I know about this personally. There are a few folks on the List that have >some used mounts to...
• Re: Vanagon Engine Swap information please!
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Wed, 29 Oct 1997 07:51:00 +0200
  ...Insert some spacers in front and back at the engine mounts to the frame rails to meet the level of the transmission line. CIS...
• Re: Motor Wobble?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 02:33:35 -0500
  ...mounts, they are more than likely the problem. My newly acquired '87 Westy was a bit "shakier" than my '91 Caravelle ( both auto transmission...
• Speaking of diesels...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:01:42 -0700
  ...I two complete 2WD Vanagon 1.6TD drive-trains with 5 speed transmissions for sale. Both of these were dropped out of good running...
• 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: shuddering clutch
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 26 Sep 2003 15:44:28 EDT
  ...need to replace the clutch and have the flywheel machined. >> Scotty, check the condition of your mounts first, especially the front transmission mount. George
• 5 Speed Mounting Bracket
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:35:27 -0700
  ...We're doing a diesel to gas conversion (don't ask) and I think the front of the transmission mounts to the front bracket...
• Re: Shuddering rear end /INFO!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 12:24:53 -0600
  ...I replaced motor mounts, clutch plate, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, pilot bearing. The remaining possibilities are the transmission mount, which I had out...
• Diesel transmission and mounting hardware for sale.
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 21 Jun 2003 10:22:47 -0700
  ...of parts. - 4 Speed Diesel transmission with mount - Diesel starter - Flywheel and clutch - Left and Right metal mounts - Left and Right engine carriers (the...
• Re: transmission toasted?
  Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
  Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:28:36 -0700
  ...transmission toasted? thanks for reply engine mounts replaced about three thousand miles ago. have not found any thing loose. redid boot on driver side...
• Re: Trans swap between Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 21 Mar 2009 21:15:38 -0400
  ...is different, the nose mounts have a different bolt pattern > and length. Is it the same as a Bus transmission? Or a unique animal...
• Re: How to check motor mounts, second request.
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 30 Sep 1999 14:45:40 -0400
  ...One at the front on the transmission, a single mount. And a grouping of four mounts at the rear of the motor on a...
• Re: Can't get it in gear
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:24:55 -0500
  Perhaps time to check motor and transmission mounts? Gl Tony On Wednesday, November 28, 2012, Eddie Nelson wrote: > Well, I'm having a bit...
• Mechanic's shorthand?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:21:35 -0800
  I was looking over the tab from my local mechanic, who I tasked with looking for loose transmission mounts, engine mounts, CV joints, or...
• Re: Front Transmission Mount Additional Info
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:28:07 -0800
  ...Front Transmission Mount Additional Info Sorry! I mentioned manual transmission in the first post, but failed to state that it is for a 2WD...
• RE: motor mounts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Aug 97 23:07:31 UT
  ...the engine mounts on the 2.1L engine? (86 westy, standard) I was told(by my mechanic) that the front mount(transmission) was shot...
• Re: Aircooled vs. WBX manual transmission
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:30:16 -0700
  ...The nose mounts are different as well so more customizing would be needed there. (by watercooled I assume you mean waterboxer 83.5 +; true...
• Re: Trans swap between Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 21 Mar 2009 17:59:19 -0700
  ...mounts have a different bolt pattern and length. Mark Doug Noganav wrote: > Anybody know if an 81 Air Cooled Vanagon 4 Speed transmission with...
• Almost ready to pull 2.1--questions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:14:35 -0500
  ...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: How to check motor mounts, second request.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 30 Sep 1999 17:13:35 -0700
  ...One at the front on the transmission, a single > mount. And a grouping of four mounts at the rear of the motor on a...
• Re: Front Engine Mount
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Sat, 1 Aug 2009 07:31:14 -0400
  ...Besides that I have already replaced the rear mounts (all > four) on the engine. > > What a difference! The end of the transmission was lifted...
• Vibration under acceleration - CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 24 Sep 2005 10:07:32 -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...
• motor mounts
  Historical mailing list - Tony Mysyk
  Sun, 10 Aug 1997 23:25:46 -0600
  ...the engine mounts on the 2.1L engine? (86 westy, standard) I was told(by my mechanic) that the front mount(transmission) was shot...