1980 VW Vanagon L
2.0L Air-cooled 4 CYL (Fuel Injected)

Questions:

1. Had the crankshaft turned at machine shop through a
mechanic.  Machine shop closes unexpectedly, barely
get crankshaft back.  Realize later, of course, that I
am missing all the gears and spacers, having been
pulled to turn the crank.  Bought replacements,
including an "oil thrower" which I honestly don't
remember being there before.  After installing
Crankshaft gear, spacer, distributor drive gear,
circlip, and #4 crankshaft bearing...the diagram in my
book shows an oil thrower.  However, during the
reassembly portion of the book, the oil thrower is
never mentioned.  I am starting to think this might
have only applied to the earlier 1.6L engine and not
the 2.0L.  In the diagram, the oil thrower appears to
fit right up against the #4 bearing.  The shaft on the
crankshaft also appears to have the same diameter
throughout.  My crankshaft is tapered, and the (OD) of
the crankshaft is larger than the (ID) of the oil
thrower.  Any idea if there was even an oil thrower on
1980 2.0L engines?  If so, is it held in place by the
crankshaft seal?...cause that's the only way it would
happen on my crankshaft.

2. How dreadfully important is it that the hydraulic
tappets be reinstalled in the same place from which
they were removed?...cause if it's important, looks
like I'll be buying new ones. heheh

3. What are the pros and cons concerning push-rod
tubes?  There are different types so I've noticed.
Self adjustable and different types of metal.  I want
the ones that don't leak or fly off while driving down
the road.

4. And lastly, I know this is going to sound like a
stupid question, but are there replaceable bearings in
the connecting rods for the pistons?  I brought the
connecting rods and pistons to the same mechanic in
tact, and didn't take them apart so I don't know.  I
already purchased replacement cylinders and pistons as
a kit.  I am hoping to be able to hunt down my
connecting rods, but considering the "butt job" I've
received from this guy so far, I'm not counting on it.
 If I have to replace the connecting rods, do I need
bearings, or are the bearings actually part of the
rods?

Thanks allot folks.  Hopefully, if nothing else
dramatic comes along, I should be installing the
engine in a few weeks.  Lord I hope so anyways.

John Tullier

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