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Subject:Re: fitting engine into vanagon
From:Dana Morphew
Date:Sat, 6 Jan 2001 05:48:09 -0800

I'm going to be facing that 'what to do?' question soon on the inline 4
Digifant2 engine that I'll be installing in my '90.  I would like to
find a plug that can be inserted and will stay put.  Maybe we can find
the plug that VW used?  I might tap the hole and screw in a hex bolt
with a copper washer.  I havn't decided.

-Dana-

Bradley Flubacher wrote:
>
> I'm working on an engine that came out of a quantum.  I'm putting it into my
> '82 westy.  The engine has a dipstick in the front of it.  What should I use
> to remove and plug that dipstick hole?
>
> Does anyone know if the flywheels are different?  I haven't looked too
> closely at them for comparisons.
>
> Anyone aware of differences that a first-time engine swapper might miss?
> I've once heard that the water pump is different.  I haven't looked close at
> that either, but glancing at bentley, they look the same.
>
> Thanks,
> Bradley Flubacher
> State College, PA