Yes, the diesel Vanagon disc & PP are 215mm, as opposed to 228mm for
the WBX, and 200mm for the Golf/Jetta diesels. Sounds like you need to
find these from a donor diesel Vanagon...

On 2 Jun 2003 at 0:13, EMZ wrote:

>   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.
>
> 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
> >
>

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