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• R&R engine mounts on 1989 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 11:11:33 -0800
  I'm looking for best practices info on replacing my 4 rear engine mounts. Looking at Bentley it shows the mounts attached between the...
• Re: procedure: replacing engine mounts?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 10:48:56 -0800
  ...replacing engine mounts? > Volks: > Bentley 13.38 says that I can change out my 2.1L rubber engine mounts > with the engine still in...
• WTB Alloy engine mounts for Diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 12:22:24 -0400
  I am looking for a set of passenger side and driver's side alloy engine mounts for an 82 diesel Vanagon. These are the...
• Re: engine and trans mounts
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 7 Sep 2009 11:40:38 -0400
  ...I believe that if your tranny mount is junk it can kill good engine mounts and vice versa. Replacing them all at the same...
• Re: R&R engine mounts on 1989 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 17:16:21 -0800
  ...R&R engine mounts on 1989 Westfalia > > I'm looking for best practices info on replacing my 4 rear engine mounts. > Looking at Bentley...
• Re: replacing engine mounts
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sun, 22 May 2005 11:09:29 -0700
  ...Replace the inner mounts on the bearer. Replace the outer mounts on the engine. Replace in reverse order. Z Matt Barclay <mbarclay@OPENFBO.COM...
• Re: 81 Engine mounts
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 16:12:19 -0500
  You should pull the fan shroud and sheet metal rear of the fan shroud to get to the top bolts of the engine mounts...
• Re: R&R engine mounts on 1989 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 19:32:00 -0500
  ...R&R engine mounts on 1989 Westfalia I'm looking for best practices info on replacing my 4 rear engine mounts. Looking at Bentley...
• Re: R&R engine mounts on 1989 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 20:21:16 -0500
  ...R&R engine mounts on 1989 Westfalia > > I'm looking for best practices info on replacing my 4 rear engine mounts. > Looking at Bentley...
• Anyone needs Vanagon Diesel Engine Mounts?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 14:36:53 +0200
  Hi, if anyone needs the engine mounts of the Vanagon Diesel (maybe for a four inline swap) should e-mail Juergen at: kleverland@t...
• Re: Shuddering clutch
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 22 Dec 2016 13:45:32 -0800
  both engine mounts and trans. mounts
• Re: I4 engine/vibrations
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 21:16:33 -0600
  I have been following this link with some interest because I've had persistent problems keeping the 4 rear engine mounts in my air...
• potential hydraulic mounts for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 21:32:43 -0800
  Frank, I went browsing at the partsbin for mounts. Clear me up. I checked a couple of saab engine mounts, and they were priced...
• motor mounts
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Mon, 3 Dec 2001 06:48:20 -0800
  ...Just want to support the engine. 3) Remove the 3 bolts on the engine that attach it to the motor mounts. 4) Remove the...
• Re: Timing belt - Subie engines
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Sat, 9 Jun 2007 22:38:16 -0400
  ...Smallcar mounts, the front mounting plate. It is fairly straightforward after that. You do have to remove more than the same engine in the...
• Re: R&R engine mounts on 1989 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 20:27:06 -0500
  ...R&R engine mounts on 1989 Westfalia > > I'm looking for best practices info on replacing my 4 rear engine mounts. > Looking at Bentley...
• Diesel Engine Mounts
  Historical mailing list - Veedub
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 12:19:39 -0400
  I am looking for a good place to get replacement engine mounts for my van. Who has the best price on them ? (I am...
• procedure: replacing engine mounts?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 13:05:35 -0500
  ...Bentley 13.38 says that I can change out my 2.1L rubber engine mounts with the engine still in the bus. Do I...
• engine mounts etc
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 11:53:04 -0700
  I have posted Frank's comments plus some Sorbothane info and a research paper on engine mounts to may web page. http://www.members...
• Re: Checking motor and tranny mounts
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 12:24:32 -0500
  Motor mounts from 1980-91 are the same. Easiest way is to jack the engine about 1/2" inch and look for tears, gaps...
• 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: Jackin' Up The Van
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 29 Dec 2004 22:16:12 -0700
  ...When I pulled that engine I found two broken engine mounts. On the 83 I use for parts the previous owner reported heavy vibration...
• VW Fox rubber engine mounts L/R Same? (Vanagon conversion)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:13:13 -0800
  ...Are the left and right rubber mounts for the VW Fox engine the same? Thanks, Neil. -- Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco" http...
• motor mounts
  Historical mailing list - Tim & Kim Dayton
  Thu, 7 Feb 2002 19:08:39 -0500
  ...removing the engine? I have no experience with vanagon yet owned several beetles and remember the engine having no motor mounts; only attaching to...
• Re: motor mounts broken?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Korn
  Tue, 15 Sep 1998 08:57:49 -0500
  I recently replaced the motor mounts at the same time as the oil cooler seals. I did it with the engine in. Procedure includes...
• Re: R&R engine mounts on 1989 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 17:11:51 -0800
  ...Now I am not sure if I should... > 1) remove the carrier bar leaving the mounts attached to the engine support > and then remove...
• engine and trans mounts
  Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
  Mon, 7 Sep 2009 08:07:00 -0400
  It has come time to replace the motor mounts (exhaust pipe hitting engine support bar sometimes when start engine). The question I have is...
• Re: R&R engine mounts on 1989 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 18:34:44 -0800
  ...R&R engine mounts on 1989 Westfalia > > > > I'm looking for best practices info on replacing my 4 rear engine mounts. > > Looking at Bentley...
• 81 Engine mounts
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 14:40:36 -0400
  Hey All, The rubber engine mounts on my 81 are getting tired. I can push on the motor and get a hard clunk on...
• Mounting Questions...
  Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
  Mon, 11 Apr 2005 21:30:09 -0400
  ...How hard is it for one normal male 35-40 Average Income and ambitions to replace the engine mounts on an 85 Weekender (with...
• Re: Hard thunk at startup
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Wed, 25 Oct 2006 12:37:02 -0400
  Don't rule out your mounts unless you physically check all of them. I would check not only your engine mounts, but tranny mounts...
• 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...
• Re: VW Fox rubber engine mounts L/R Same? (Vanagon conversion)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:29:03 -0800
  ...mounts. > > But before I fabricate anymore, confirmation from others' would be helpful. > > Are the left and right rubber mounts for the VW Fox engine...
• replacing engine mounts - best method
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:54:04 -0800
  Need to replace the engine mounts on the '90. Am I correct in the easiest way being to suspend the engine from a hoist...
• RE: Clutch Chatter
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 11:59:09 -0700
  ...When I did the engine rebuild on my '74 a year ago, both of the rear mounts had partially delaminated (it chattered in forward...
• Liquid transmission mounts?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 13:49:31 -0700
  ...Does anyone have any experience with this stuff, or anything that might be suitable for rebuilding engine mounts? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Shawn Wright, Systems Manager Shawnigan Lake...
• Re: Was: Should engine mount move... Now: Viewing Image of Fox mounts in ETKA
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:18:00 -0400
  These same (style) mounts were used on the bay window bus from 68 to 71 with a 1600 bug-type engine. On that engine...
• Re: Vibrations under load?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Dec 2009 19:39:59 -0500
  Engine performance problem, CV joints, motor mounts, exhaust hitting, etc. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
• Re: R&R engine mounts on 1989 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 19:54:37 -0800
  ...Right after my new (Meyle?) mounts were installed, I noticed more engine noise, or vibration noise, in the cab. (3/4 of the old...
• Vanagon related, engine mounts
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 30 Dec 2006 15:56:11 -0700
  ...I have a TIICO I4 in my van and want to replace the R/L engine mounts as it appears I'm getting some...
• TDI engine conversion kit availability
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 00:46:53 -0500
  ...This kit uses a brand new 1.9 TDI with mechanical pump control (similar to the older TD engines), and includes all mounts, hoses...
• Re: Shuddering rear end /INFO!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 11:57:40 -0500
  ...to start with motor mounts first? Should I be looking for a lot of play in the mounts? The engine seems to rock a...
• diesel motor mounts at u-pick-it yard
  Historical mailing list - Robert Zezoff
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 20:41:59 -0700
  Saw a diesele vanagon with the engine gone, but the motor mounts still in place. The tranny was gone also. It is at the...
• 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...
• Engine mounts and vibration issues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Jun 2016 00:13:29 -0400
  The current outer mounts (070-199-231A)as being supplied by some including Meyle are being built wrong. The outer safety stop is too...
• RE: motor mounts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Aug 97 23:07:31 UT
  ...wondering if anyone has had problems with the engine mounts on the 2.1L engine? (86 westy, standard) I was told(by my mechanic...
• Re: Was: Should engine mount move... Now: Viewing Image of Fox mounts in ETKA
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:14:15 -0800
  ...Mark neil N wrote: > This is for a Jetta 2.0 engine with Fox mounts and brackets in my Vanagon. > > So, ok. > > In ETKA...
• engine mounts and sorbothane
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 11:30:54 +0000
  Gary Stearns recently posted a message about using sorbothane in the engine mounts of his TiiCo conversion. For those interested in this material have...
• Re: Should engine mount move... Now: Viewing Image of Fox mounts in ETKA
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:06:59 -0700
  ...Should engine mount move... Now: Viewing Image of Fox mounts > in ETKA > > This is for a Jetta 2.0 engine with Fox mounts and...
• Re: Should engine mount move... Now: Viewing Image of Fox mounts in ETKA
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:12:09 -0700
  ...Should engine mount move... Now: Viewing Image of Fox mounts in ETKA This is for a Jetta 2.0 engine with Fox mounts and...
• Re: motor mounts
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 08:41:20 -0500
  ...engine. > 3) Remove the 3 bolts on the engine that attach it to the motor mounts. > 4) Remove the bolts on the engine support...
• Re: Check for bad motor mounts
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 19 May 2001 15:04:25 -0500
  ...mounts > Yes, the exhaust pipe will sometimes hit the motor support cross brace > on the left side when starting the engine if the mounts...
• anyone need a 1.9l engine mounting bracket? (goes between engine mounts/crossbar and engine)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 19:23:53 -0500
  I realized that I don't need the engine mounting bracket, because the 3.3l adapter mounts came in today from smallcar, and they...
• Re: Shuddering rear end /INFO!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Michael T. DeLessio
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 14:12:44 -0400
  ...I tried replacing the four engine mounts on the support bar, didn't help. It did stop my exhaust from hitting against the support...
• Re: Rough Idle / motor mounts
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 21 Oct 1998 09:31:49 -0400
  ...with origional mounts, the '81 rocks terribly in its origional mounts but you can't hear much over the air cooled engine anyway. John
• mo' motor mounts
  Historical mailing list - Barb Houg
  Mon, 11 Aug 1997 07:15:18 -0700
  ...he said the vanagons run with extremely soft motor mounts to absorb the engine vibrations, particularly at idle, as they tend to idle rough...
• 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: motor mounts
  Historical mailing list - bill harris
  Sat, 9 Feb 2002 08:04:49 -0700
  ...motor mounts > After checking out my Bentley manual I see that you can remove the transmission without removing the engine. There are 3 mounts...
• Re: Tiico - Welding Engine Mount
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 11:57:42 -0400
  Why weld it? Our TiiCo engine was floating around on too soft mounts also. Basically we immobilized all 3 by cutting hard rubber to...
• Re: Check for bad motor mounts
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 18 May 2001 22:45:33 -0700
  Yes, the exhaust pipe will sometimes hit the motor support cross brace on the left side when starting the engine if the mounts are...