The lower engine-to-trans bolts (studs) are shorter on the automatic engine by about a half inch. You need to use the longer bolts from the manual engine otherwise you won't be able to get the lower nuts on. You will also need to install a pilot bearing and must set the flywheel end-play as well. Bill Knight Raleigh, NC > -----Original Message----- > From: CARY CHIANG [mailto:chiang1@USA.NET] > Sent: Thursday, March 25, 1999 3:08 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Differences between manual/auto trans. equipped engines? > > > Dear Listees: > I was wondering if there were any differences in engines > on 1985 vanagons > between manual and automatic transmission equipped vehicles > other than the > flywheel. I am considering swapping an auto trans equipped > engine into a > manual trans equipped vanagon (same year) and was concerned about > compatibility and parts required. Please respond to me at > "chiang1@usa.net" . > TIA!! > > Cary > > ____________________________________________________________________ > Get free e-mail and a permanent address at > http://www.netaddress.com/?N=1 > |
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