Date:         Mon, 2 Jul 2001 08:41:40 -0700
Reply-To:     Mark Drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         Mark Drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: [Syncro] WTB: inline4 powersteering bracket
Comments: To: emz <VW4X4@FYI.NET>
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Eric, the diesel engine has the injector pump mounted in space used by
the accessories in gas models. This is the essence of the problem and
prevents the use of the gas engine accessory mounting system in diesels.
The inline 4 gas is not "just like the diesel".

The 15 degree engine mounting you are using may help some in Syncros but
2WD Vanagons have less height in the engine compartment and this would
make the engine stick up through the engine lid.

I hope to find that by mixing pieces from different models we can find a
combination of stock brackets that will allow both PS and A/C but I am
not optimistic. I do think that PS can be accommodated with the PS
bracket from an 85 Jetta TD although the lower hose interferes as you
noted. I will try this soon.

If anyone with a diesel Vanagon and stock engine mounts has mounted PS,
A/C, or both, please share how you did it and how long it has been
working. I can see how custom brackets might help but given the massive
bracket reinforcements seen on many of the stock VW diesel engine
accessory systems there must be some vibration problems to be overcome
for long term reliability. A failure of one bracket or belt can easily
cascade into a failure of all of the belts. I will do without the PS and
A/C rather than risk this if a reasonable looking solution is not found.

Mark


emz wrote:
>
> Ok,   Let me see how to be clear...
>      I've got an inline 4 cly. (gas) in my Syncro, witch is just like
> the diesel. I've got the motor mounted at 15 deg. This should have
> little effect on this question.
>      I've used everything off of the Golf/Jetta settup. AC, power steering
> etc. This creates a problem not with the water pump but just with the
> thermostat housing. You can replace the housing with one from
> the Golf/Jetta but this then is a tight squeeze for the hose between the
> motor mount. This is where I'm at in my project right now. I've made
> a hose out of hose pieces and sleeved them together, but this is not a
> very good  long term solution. Maybe this info. may help out.
>                                                     Eric
>
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