>> On Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 12:16 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/WBXTransmissionInto81VanagonWasAirCooled# >>> >>> I installed a WBX transmission so chose to modify the mount to keep >>> the engine in the same position as it was with the air cooled >>> transmission.
This Jetta engine swap was installed to the OEM air cooled transmission which as you know, put the engine about 2" further forward. Some time after the swap was done, I installed a WBX transmission. I could have moved the engine but chose to modify the mount. This gives room to get at the crank pulley bolts which in turn makes the timing belt change easier. True the muffler ends up close to the apron but so far, this has not been an issue. Neil.
On Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 5:50 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > I'm curious why the front trans mount was modified, > not that that's not a good thing sometimes. > > Not sure why your front trans mnt is modified though.
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