The diesel pressure plate and clutch disc is smaller in size than
the stock 2.1L Vanagon.  This may be your problem.  I would assume the
fylwheel is also.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
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            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
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On Sun, 1 Jun 2003, John Stepto wrote:

> I am in the middle of converting my waterboxer to VW inline 8 valve motor.
> The '89 carbio motor is mounted with  the diesel setup and I bought a brand
> new diesel flywheel from Ken which is also installed.  I used the Vanagon
> friction plate and pressure which I was told is ok.  I fastened the pressure
> plate with new hex head cap screws and washers.  I received my freshly
> rebuilt waterboxer trans (from Daryl at AA Transaxle)with diesel bellhousing
> and input shaft and proceeded to install.  I did remove the two alignment
> dowel at the starter as they didn't appear to go into anything.  As I was
> drawing it to the engine it became difficult to turn the screws.  I looked
> at the timing mark and noticed the pressure plate would hit it if running.
> I tried to rotate the crank but it was locked. I back the trans off to see
> the pressure plate or screws were hitting the bell housing. What's going
> wrong?
>
> Thanks for any help.
>
>
> John Stepto
>