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Date:         Mon, 11 May 1998 20:39:54 -0700
Reply-To:     David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
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From:         David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Subject:      Re: Swap update
Comments: To: tcarrington@relitech.com
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In-Reply-To:  <355701F5.758C@relitech.com>
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At 09:49 5/11/98 -0400, Tom Carrington wrote: >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.

I guess I should also point out here that my engine is mounted at 15deg instead of the "stock" 50deg the Diesels are mounted at. I little less clearance there!

>> 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!

The VW/Audi Fox bearing works great here!

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

-- David Marshall, Quesnel BC, mailto:david@volkswagen.org -- -- 78 1.8L VW Rabbit, 80 2.0L VW Caddy, 87 Audi 5KQ -- -- 85 1.8L VW Cabrio, 88 1.6L VW Syncro Double Cab -- -- Volkswagen Homepage http://www.volkswagen.org -- -- USE DAVID@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG WHEN SENDING EMAIL --


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