Hi Dana,

I had very similar problems when I installed the I-4 using the aircooled
tranny. You can see how I solved it at:

http://volksweb.relitech.com/vanagon2.htm

I basically shortened the aircooled mount with a sawzall, and drilled 3 new
holes to make it sit lower.

TomC
tcarrington@relitech.com
http://www.relitech.com/tomc
http://volksweb.relitech.com
85 Vanagon Crew Cab
82 Westy diesel=>gas conversion
81 Checker A-11 (Taxi)
65 Notchback

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dana Morphew [SMTP:kadm@PUGETSOUND.NET]
> Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2001 8:47 PM
> To:   vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject:      Trouble Fitting I-4 Engine Into '90 Vanagon
> 
> 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-