Date:         Mon, 18 May 2009 16:25:48 -0400
Reply-To:     pdooley <psdooley@VERIZON.NET>
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From:         pdooley <psdooley@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: inline 4 swap
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Some input shafts will bind in these conversions.  Not sure if it's the
diesel input shaft or the WBX.
The shaft is a little long and will bottom in the I4 crank snout, binding
the motor and putting huge stress on the trans bearings and engine thrust
bearings.

The input shaft can be clearanced with an angle grinder, just lop off a
quarter inch or so.
Of course, do a dry run on your setup to see if clearancing is even
necessary.


-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Mark Dearing
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 3:52 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: inline 4 swap

Hey guys  I am getting ready to do this swap.  any web sites  showing what
needs to be done?  I have the diesel change over stuff,   mounts, oil pan,
etc.    I am planning on using a 91 jetta motor.  and keep all the controls
vanagon.   I have an 85 weekender that I am  planing to do this to.  any
suggestions?  thank you  later   mark dearing
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