At 09:49 5/11/98 -0400, Tom Carrington wrote:
>David Marshall wrote:
>>
>> I am using the Audi Fox dual outlet manifold on my swap.  The inline four
>> VW engines take very well to free flowing exhausts.  I would definatly try
>> to get the Audi Fox / Dasher manifold and the down pipe.  If you mount the
>> dp "backwards" and bend it up slightly it is a perfect fit.  The dual
>> outlet VW Rabbit manifold should work if you have someone who good at
>> bending exhaust pipe.

>When reading this, please keep in mind that David is using a KEP engine
>adapter and a custom-made engine mount. With the stock diesel
>bellhousing on the tranny, the manifold/exhaust system David mentions
>may not clear the driver side engine mount.

I guess I should also point out here that my engine is mounted at 15deg
instead of the "stock" 50deg the Diesels are mounted at.  I little less
clearance there!

>> Another thing I strongly recommend.  Replace the crank shaft oil seal.
>> Something like $10 for the seal but with $500 knowing that it isn't going
>> to leak any time soon.

>Amen to that. I even went a step further and bought my seal at the
>dealer...cost twice as much as the generic, but considering the hassle
>to replace it...

>Note to Ken W- Don't forget to get a new pilot bearing! There isn't one
>in the end of the motor you pulled from the Scirroco!

The VW/Audi Fox bearing works great here!

>TomC
>'82 Westy former diesel - using stock diesel exhaust
>http://www.relitech.com/tomc/tomvw.htm

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