Date:         Sat, 24 Feb 2001 17:46:33 -0800
Reply-To:     Dana Morphew <kadm@PUGETSOUND.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dana Morphew <kadm@PUGETSOUND.NET>
Organization: Dana's Mobile Carpet Steam
Subject:      Trouble Fitting I-4 Engine Into '90 Vanagon
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I now have the I-4 engine bolted to the ACW transmission in my '90
Vanagon.  I'm using the Vanagon diesel parts and mounting the engine at
a 50° angle.  The rightside engine carrier is attached fore and aft and
the bonded rubber mounting is attached to it and to the right engine
support.  The bonded rubber mounting is pressed hard against the rear of
the mounting cage welded to the engine carrier.  The left carrier, when
attached fore and aft and with the bonded rubber mounting positioned in
its cage, has the stud, meant to attach it to the left support, forward
of its  mounting hole in the support by 25 mm.  The
support/engine/tranny need to move forward 25 mm..  The carriers on both
sides fit perfectly in their mounting brackets, and it is the engine
that needs to move forward.  The amount of forward movement is'nt equal
for each side, but this can be accommodated I believe.

Is the ACW trans. longer than the trans. that comes with the '82 diesel
Vanagon?  If so, has anyone modified the front trans. mount to gain the
distance needed to fit the I-4 engine to the carriers?  I would
appreciate advice, voices of experience, and help.

-Dana-