David,

AFAIK, the I-5 only fits under the deck lid on Syncros.

Cheers,

Jeff
www.vanagonparts.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
Of David Marshall
Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2005 9:17 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Audi I5 installation questions

I have a few questions for those of you who have installing an Audi inline 5
in their Vanagon using South African parts.

My observations is that some people get these to fit under the engine cover,
without making modifications to that cover.  However, the rear deck of South
African "Vanagon" is higher than a North American one.  So how is this
accomplished?  Is the engine lowered slightly by shimming the carrier down?
If so, by how much?

Does anyone know exactly what angle the I5 is mounted at the back of the
Vanagon?  Is the flat portion of the oil pan truly horizontal to the ground
(left to right, not front to rear) ?  Does the transmission sit at any
different angle as compared to the original wasserboxer?

Thank in advance to all that can help me out.
David Marshall

Fast Forward Automotive Inc.
4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road
Quesnel BC Canada  V2J 6Z3

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