Date:         Mon, 11 May 1998 09:49:41 -0400
Reply-To:     Tom Carrington <tcarrington@RELITECH.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Tom Carrington <tcarrington@RELITECH.COM>
Organization: ReliTech, Inc.
Subject:      Re: Swap update
Comments: To: David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Comments: cc: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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David Marshall wrote:
>
> I am using the Audi Fox dual outlet manifold on my swap.  The inline four
> VW engines take very well to free flowing exhausts.  I would definatly try
> to get the Audi Fox / Dasher manifold and the down pipe.  If you mount the
> dp "backwards" and bend it up slightly it is a perfect fit.  The dual
> outlet VW Rabbit manifold should work if you have someone who good at
> bending exhaust pipe.

When reading this, please keep in mind that David is using a KEP engine
adapter and a custom-made engine mount. With the stock diesel
bellhousing on the tranny, the manifold/exhaust system David mentions
may not clear the driver side engine mount.

>
> Another thing I strongly recommend.  Replace the crank shaft oil seal.
> Something like $10 for the seal but with $500 knowing that it isn't going
> to leak any time soon.

Amen to that. I even went a step further and bought my seal at the
dealer...cost twice as much as the generic, but considering the hassle
to replace it....

Note to Ken W- Don't forget to get a new pilot bearing! There isn't one
in the end of the motor you pulled from the Scirroco!

TomC
'82 Westy former diesel - using stock diesel exhaust
http://www.relitech.com/tomc/tomvw.htm