Sorry but that's just non-sense.   (This is why I love the
vanagon list....it really separates the men from the boys)
  All automatic vanagon have different length haft shafts.
Moving it to the rear would make things less
complicated, as keeping the shafts and axles aligned
would eliminate any steering issues.

                                         Joe  W.

Bostig Eng. wrote:

> one big problem in using FWD setups for the RWD application will be
> the introduction of assymetrical halfshafts... RWD "torque steer"
> could be a very unsettling thing.. but it'd be fun to watch! :)
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> At 10:44 PM 4/19/2006, -------------------- wrote:
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>> Take the entire drive line.  This was my second choice in engine swaps.
>> I was thinking of taking the entire tranaxle and engine from a GM 3.8L
>> and matting it at the half shafts.  The vehicle weight is about the
>> same,
>> so it will be a great match.   Parts are everywhere.   Your biggest
>> problem
>> with this is cutting the rear seat area (maybe) to fit this arrangement.
>> When complete this will be the best setup going, except for gas milage.
>>                                                                joe. W.
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>> Evan Mac Donald wrote:
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>>> I need to replace the engine in my '84 (with a manual trans), and
>>> have a deal on an '88 Olds 3.8 from a FWD. It is an electronic
>>> engine, fuel injected and all. Has anybody that has done a "small"
>>> V-6 such as this got anything to say? My main worry is about this
>>> engines' life expectancy. It will be revving much higher than
>>> orginally designed, and for long stretches. I hope the trans should
>>> be able to take the loads, as it will be a highway / trip truck, not
>>> a daily driver. I know the conversion part will not be bolt-up, and
>>> am not worried about most of that.
>>>
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