Date:         Tue, 10 Aug 1999 09:54:40 -0700
Reply-To:     "Peter B." <tiitrad@DIRECTCON.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Peter B." <tiitrad@DIRECTCON.NET>
Organization: Tii Trading Co.
Subject:      VW S. Africa 2.0 conversion
Comments: To: "Larry V. Brown" <lvb@ALLTEL.NET>
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I have also mounted my engine. Everything is mounting and adapting
perfectly. I have already finished the water plumbing and the power steering
hoses. this engine fits perfect and the lid closes with ease. I also can
access the dipstick and water tank through the license plate. The bottom of
the engine sits about 1" above the lowest point of the transmission. The
power steering pump sits below the alternator on the lower right portion of
the engine. It looks as though the stock exhaust with cat will bolt right up
to the supplied exhaust pipe. The cleanliness of this conversion is
exemplary. More to follow. I hope to start it this week.

Larry V. Brown wrote:

> I am in the process of converting my 85 Westy 1.9 automatic to a GTi.  I
> have the engine installed in the van, using a Kennedy adapter plate,
> which mated the l.8 GTi to the Vanagon automatic trans beautifully.  I
> used the diesel engine mounts, and the engine is in the van, bolted up.
> The alternator seems to sit a little high, may have to put a dent in the
> engine compartment lid to close it down.  The ac compressor clears
> nicely.  The problem I have is the power steering pump.  I am having
> trouble finding a place to put it, so the belt will clear.  Has anyone
> solved this problem?  I am sure I am overlooking a simple solution, and
> would greatly appreciate any help.  Thanks, Larry