On Mon, 26 Jun 1995, William Abbott wrote:

> 	For engine swap fans, Ian and I figured out how the gas
> Rabbit engine goes into a Mexican Caravelle- its on its side at
> 45 degrees. The tranny bell housing is very different, and has the two
> upper engine bolt holes at about 11:30 and 2:30 Is the Diesel Vanagon
> the same way? One of those Mexican bell housings is DEFINATELY on our
> shopping list for the next trip!
> 	Obviously the oil sump and pump-pick-up tube are different.
> Would a Mexican gas engine sump have helped Stewart Hutton recently?

Bill,

This is very interesting.  I had assumed the Mexican vans had a more 
upright engine.  I too wonder if it's the same set up as the diesel 
Vanagon.  

On the Diesel van, the two upper engine bolts (nearest the head) are at 
1:00 and about 2:30 as you look at them from the tranmission side.  The 
starter is at about 12:00, which is bracketed by bolts at 11:30 and 
1:00.  Part number on my diesel sump is 068 103 603A.  I could send you 
a picture of the Vanagon diesel setup, to take on your next Mexico trip, 
if you want.

How are the motor mounts set up on the Mex. Caravelle?

Mike <mjcatlin@wheel.dcn.davis.ca.us>
'82 Van. diesel