Jeff Nelson wrote: > > Hi all, > > I'm contemplating the joys of vanagon-hood again, but first I need to > stuff my used 87 engine into my 86 GL syncro. Only thing, I've never > done this before. > > I've just bought my RTV (blue) sealant for the trans-block connection > and a tube of anti-sieze. This joint doesn't need any sealing, don't use this. I think I've marked or can remember the > basics. What I'm hoping to learn the easy way - that's you list! - is > all the stuff that's not in the Bentley. > > I.e. > > Washers - do I replace all the lock washers? No. > Anything else?? Why did you throw a rod? Do you have any cooling problems? Put in a new clutch while you are at it, or at least a new disk. Get the Haynes or Bentley for the details of the process. > > I'm taking this opportunity to check all my hoses, etc. and clean > everything I can find. Replace the fuel lines, and any coolant hoses that are hard to replace when the engine is installed. You may want to replace the two crossover pipes of the exhaust system too, especially if yours are original. Much easier now!
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