To answer some of the questions put forth:

For my swap I kept the Vanagon power steering pump.  I used a a/c bracket
that the VW dealer gave me to mount it.  There shouldn't be a reason why
you can't use the existing pump.  It is a problem if you have a Syncro and
want to keep the factory skid plates.

Alternator brackets are all stock Rabbit/Fox on my engine.

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.

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.

At 21:27 5/8/98 EDT, KENWILFY wrote:
>Well got started on my swap yesterday.  Didn't get much more accomplished
than
>powerwashing the two trannys (water boxer and diesel) and getting them all
>taken apart to notice I had a bad main shaft sleeve in the diesel bell
housing
>and had to replace it with the one from the waterboxer trans.  No problem
>except I would need to also replace the main shaft oil seal.  Had to go to
the
>parts store and got back home in time to cover everything up with tarps and
>put away tools.
>Today, woke up and it was raining.  My Dad suggests moving the stuff into his
>building and trying to work.
>Replaced oil seal and with a little RTV the new Diesel/boxer transmission is
>together in no time flat.  Anyone need a good diesel trans except for the
>bellhousing or good boxer bellhousing?  (all of you diesel people who have
>been clamouring to change to the waterboxer nows your chance!)
>Removed Rabbit trans from motor.
>Removed new looking clutch assembly and flywheel.
>Removed intake and exhaust manifolds.
>Removed timing covers so I can remove the Rabbit type motor mount.
>Removed motor mount.
>Removed motor mounts from diesel (took pictures)
>Removed oil pan from JH motor (looks clean in there)
>Removed oil pan from diesel (looks nasty in there)
>Removed oil pickup tube from JH
>Removed oil pickup tube from diesel and put it on JH.
>Installed diesel oil pan on JH motor.
>That is basically where I am now.  It looks to me that I can keep the bracket
>that came with the JH motor that holds the alternator, A/C compressor and
>power steering pump.  Is that true?
>Also need advice if I should just use the diesel exhaust manifold or should I
>go with one from a Fox or Dasher (how much of a difference does it make?)
>I will keep the list posted.  I still plan to make a manual about the
>conversion so I am taking pictures all along the way.
>Thanks for the interest.
>Ken Wilford
>John 3:16
>
>

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