Dana, there are 2 different sets of carrier bars, depending on the model
of tranny. You are using 1982 bars with a 1983+ type tranny. The 83+
bars locate the engine 1.5" farther to the rear. The simple answer may
be to modify the bars by cutting the mounts off and welding them back on
in the correct position.

There are other problems you may have in this conversion. If you are
using the 82 diesel oil filler tube it will hit when the engine is
mounted in the 83+ position. The 83+ oil filler is made of a curved
metal tube and has no dipstick. The 82 is a straight plastic tube with
the dipstick inside.

Trying to move the tranny forward by 1.5" means the linkage rod will
have to be shortened. I don't know if the tranny nose mount can be
easily modified in any case.

Mark

Dana Morphew wrote:
>
> I now have the I-4 engine bolted to the ACW transmission in my '90
> Vanagon.  I'm using the Vanagon diesel parts and mounting the engine at
> a 50� angle.  The rightside engine carrier is attached fore and aft and
> the bonded rubber mounting is attached to it and to the right engine
> support.  The bonded rubber mounting is pressed hard against the rear of
> the mounting cage welded to the engine carrier.  The left carrier, when
> attached fore and aft and with the bonded rubber mounting positioned in
> its cage, has the stud, meant to attach it to the left support, forward
> of its  mounting hole in the support by 25 mm.  The
> support/engine/tranny need to move forward 25 mm..  The carriers on both
> sides fit perfectly in their mounting brackets, and it is the engine
> that needs to move forward.  The amount of forward movement is'nt equal
> for each side, but this can be accommodated I believe.
>
> Is the ACW trans. longer than the trans. that comes with the '82 diesel
> Vanagon?  If so, has anyone modified the front trans. mount to gain the
> distance needed to fit the I-4 engine to the carriers?  I would
> appreciate advice, voices of experience, and help.
>
> -Dana-