Ken,
on my swap, 1.6l rabbit motor into '82 diesel, I just used the diesel exhaust
manifold. I've owned and  driven several rabbits and I'm happy to report  that I
haven't noticed a significant decrease in power, even  with a vehicle that weighs
considerably more than the rabbit. I am about to install a jh engine and plan to
keep the diesel exhaust stuff  on that as well, mainly for the  sake of simplicity
(or at least until  I can afford to have a header built )

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