Date:         Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:34:58 -0700
Reply-To:     Ryan Press <ryan@PRESSLAB.US>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Ryan Press <ryan@PRESSLAB.US>
Subject:      Re: Drivetrain Movement Question. Video.
Comments: To: neil n <musomuso@gmail.com>
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The engine movement shown in the video doesn't look bad to me.  From
your trans mount modification photos it looks like you have too little
clearance.  I'd say 3/4" all around should do it.

Another option that should reduce movement is this aftermarket mount.
I installed one recently and it doesn't seem much louder than the
stock mount but it certainly reduces movement.

<http://t3technique.com/suspension-bushings/powerflex-suspension-bushings/2wd-gearbox-mount-bushing.html>

Ryan


On Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 12:16 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> @ Jim: thanks for confirming the engine movement.
>
> Hey Scott.
>
> My previously posted link may not have worked, but here's a link to my
> images showing how I modified the transmission mount:
>
> 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 mod worked fine until I removed-reinstalled the
> engine carrier.
>
> I'll check for noise at the shift lever in cab.
>
> Neil.