Date:         Wed, 29 Oct 1997 08:44:38 +0200
Reply-To:     Helmut Zeidler <Helmut_Zeidler@NOTESMAIL.NOKIA.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon mailing list <Vanagon@Gerry.SDSC.EDU>
From:         Helmut Zeidler <Helmut_Zeidler@NOTESMAIL.NOKIA.COM>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon Engine Swap information please!
Comments: To: bayer@SYBASE.COM
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>If the motor has been lowered, would it be possible to use the same
>bellhousing? Wouldn't the bolts that mate the engine to the bellhousing
>also be off by 2 - 3 cms or am I missing something here? Is this how VW
>solved the problem?! A nice neat solution, just wish I could get my eyes
on
>one of these vans to figure out how they have the TD stuck in a syncro and
>still be able to start the thing and to have a fuel tank to hold fuel....
The transmission line is lowered too. That's because of the transmission
shaft to the front gearbox. On the regular arrangement on the 2WD there
is not enough clearance between output shaft on the rear and the crossing
frame rail. Hopefully the Syncro is still on the lot, will have a look
this afternoon.

Helmut
'80 Camper