the bracket is pretty durable material.
I wouldn't say go within an eight inch of a bolt hole...
but not too worried.
how about posting a nice picture, as you are so good at doing.

Scott
----- Original Message -----
From: "neil n" <musomuso@gmail.com>
To: "Scott Daniel - Turbovans" <scottdaniel@turbovans.com>
Cc: <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 5:21 PM
Subject: Re: Gap Between Trans. Mount Bracket & Frame Is...

>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.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"
>>>
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>>>
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>>>
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"
>
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>
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