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Date:         Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:30:43 -0700
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Oil Pan needed
Comments: To: Frank Lee <techedteacher@GMAIL.COM>
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This might make it easier to see the difference. Note diagram of diesel engine as it would be installed in a Vanagon at 50 degrees:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_HrDjca6mW6o/TbyAfHpbWoI/AAAAAAAAAfM/LhiS3tCApYM/Vanagon%20mTDI%20diagram_4-29-11.jpg

This is how it would be installed in a Rabbit/Golf/Jetta/Passat at 15 degrees:

http://www.hspnnews.com/images/uploads/image_1_uv_dl.jpg

BenT sent from my electronic leash

On Sep 29, 2011, at 1:16 PM, Frank Lee <techedteacher@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> OK, Jim Thanks. > > But First -- Can anyone tell us if the oil pan for the van's sloped mounting > angle is different from a rabbit mounted diesel oil pan? > (remember I'm a Novice VagOwner. Use full words > for me so I understand.) > > Second -- I found a pro welder who TIGs aluminum every day. I hope he can > evaluate my pan tonight. > Welding may be preferred if this is such a rare part. Keeps Jim's pan in

> circulation. > (I do like the color of his oil pan. It matches my > Yellow Submarine.) > > Thanks for all the help!!! This is a TERRIFIC CAN-DO Community. > > Frank


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