Karl,

the overland page states that they use a vertical mounting of the engine
(requires raising deck height 5") because "All four kits offered use a
dampened, vertical, engine mounting configuration which eliminates the
troublesome vibrations and noise associated with horizontally mounted
engines in the Vanagon".

What are these mounts? how do they differ from the standard diesel mounts
and do they work any better than your posted solution to I4 vibrations
(solid mounts at end of tubular carriers)?

Alistair

--
'82 Westy -> diesel converted to gas in '94
albell@uvic.ca
http://homepage.mac.com/alistairbell/home/

> From: Karl M <thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM>

>
> A lot of you had emailed me months ago when I announced that the Vanagon
> diesel and 2.6 five-cylinder kits were soon to be available. Those are now
> about ready to ship, also I might add that there are three kits available
> for converting an A2 / A3 body Golf or Jetta to diesel, including a
> TDI-mechanical kit. Or, for those with more $$$ and wanting gobs of power,
> the 1.8T and 2.0T gassers are available for the A3) You may view the kits
> online at
> http://overlandparts.com/conkitintro.htm . Please consider me as the dealer
> you will purchase through, should you decide to want a kit. I'll do my best
> to offer the lowest price possible. I do have one of the Vanagon 2.6
> five-cylinder kits on it's way, this includes a brand new 5-speed SA trans
> in the kit. Email me for details. Thanks!
>
> Karl Mullendore
> Westy Ventures
> 301.432.4645
> 1987 Westfalia Syncro 1.9TD
>