These same (style) mounts were used on the bay window bus from 68 to 71
with a 1600 bug-type engine.  On that engine's crossbar, they were oriented
in-line with the crankshaft.  I haven't seen the pic of the Fox mount
orientation, but if they are 90 degrees from the crank, then I would guess
that they're okay in either orientation.  But, to last longest and best
absorb torsional engine forces, they ought to work best as I was originally
saying.

Mike B.

----- Original Message -----
From: "neil N" <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 1:10 PM
Subject: Was: Should engine mount move... Now: Viewing Image of Fox mounts
in ETKA

> This is for a Jetta 2.0 engine with Fox mounts and brackets in my Vanagon.
>
> So, ok.
>
> In ETKA I'm viewing:
>
> '89 Fox  "MG": 1   "SG":  99   "Illustration Stock":  199-00. The Fox
> mounts look like they're mounted at 90 degree's to engine crank.
>
> ?
>
> I'm looking at a small image of this.
>
> IF I'm seeing it correctly, then the mount appears to be designed to
> handle fore/aft movement when power applied to wheels. Not side to
> side movement.
>
> Not taking issue with anyones helpful opinions, just curious and want
> to set it up as close to "stock" as possible.
>
> If this isn't too misguided on my part!  --- :^)
>
> Neil.
>
> --
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