Date:         Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:21:20 -0700
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Shortest rubber motor mount? (Vanagon/Jetta conversion)
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Hi all.

Except for another exhaust crack, (it is now "NeilWelded" --- ;^) my
conversion is running well.

But .....

there has always been a little fore/aft movement in the drivetrain.
When in 1st in parking lots, it surges a little. (engine shifts. I can
feel it in the gas pedal). I have the exhaust side Jetta engine
bracket and the stock threaded DV engine carrier holes appear to line
up with this bracket.

My plan:

fabricate a bracket that bolts to the frame, with an arm running
forward to the Jetta engine bracket. The rubber mount would be located
at that point.

I want to use at least 1x2" for the arm, hence the request for a short
rubber mount. The arm of the bracket can only go so low as the exhaust
is in the way.

The question:

Does anyone know what the shortest VW (or other?) stock rubber mount would be?

Jim Akiba kindly advised on material to make mounts, but at this point
I would rather not wait for stuff in the mail.

If need be, I guess I could make another bracket in place of the stock
aluminum Jetta bracket and use one of my leftover Fox mounts.
Hmmm......

Hope this all makes sense. If mockup pics are needed, I can snap some pics.

Thanks!

Neil.

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