I guess that's the "drill" then. Or the "grind". Har har.

Your estimate in drivetrain movement is appreciated.

Just want to remove as little as possible. Not sure how far I can go
before I weaken bracket to the point of it cracking in the long term.

Thanks Scott.

On 4/15/10, Scott Daniel  - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
> if you're getting that noise/vibration going uphill under load, then I'd say
> 1/8 " is not enough.
>
> things move around more than we realize perhaps.
> I was fitting some 15 inch mercedes wheels to an 84 vanagon once.
> They cleared the upright, or spindle carrier, in front by 1/8 inch.
> Cast alloy wheels.
> they would rub in turns easily.
> I grind some upright material away - they'd still rub. Grind away a little
> more, they'd still rub.
> *something* was flexing ...wheel, bearings etc.
>
> looks like you need to lower the front of the trans down, remove that
> bracket, and trim some metal away
> I'd say engine/trans unit move up to 1/2 inch at times.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "neil n" <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 4:51 PM
> Subject: Gap Between Trans. Mount Bracket & Frame Is...
>
>
>> .... more than 1/8" ?
>>
>> Re: the WBX transmission I've installed in my '81.
>>
>> As anticipated, the front bracket on transmission sounds like it's
>> contacting frame under load. i.e. going uphill I hear the engine
>> vibrate through to cab.
>>
>> How much room should there be between transmission front bracket and
>> frame?
>>
>> I see ~ 1/8" .
>>
>> Pretty sure the rubber in mount is ok.
>>
>> Neil.
>>
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>>
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>
>

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