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• 1.9 WBX -->Tiico , my latest experience (long)
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Tue, 7 May 2002 23:19:37 -0400
  ...in first and second gear, this I believe because the rubber engine mounts are pushed to their limit. So, then I took the rubber...
• RoadHaus - Reflections on 2003
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 7 Feb 2004 09:04:21 -0700
  ...soon) - The engine mounts are sagging a bit * Exhaust vibrates on the Syncro sub frame once in a while - The engine compression is marginal...
• Re: Dash Cluster Substitute + Reproduce It ?
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:04:31 -0800
  ...So My current project (among many) is using the old Behr air conditioner auxiliary radio box that mounts down in front of the shifter...
• Re: Shake down trip and engine bucking
  Historical mailing list - bob bob
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 04:57:34 -0700
  ...get the engine going and a lot or vibe and noise... changed the engine mounts and haven't had any issues in low gear...
• Re: Common front end rattles?
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Tue, 18 May 2021 11:32:27 -0700
  ...https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
• Ron's Parts, 1.9 Diesel Engines, etc.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Feb 1997 22:22:34 +0000
  ...Other thinks include an acessory kit you must buy to the tune of $175 including flanges, mounts, etc, and OOOF, a $300 vacuum pump...
• Re: any words of wisdom for a virgin to the world of westy's?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 10 May 2010 21:10:06 -0400
  ...Other than living with it, you have three choices, a) $$$ get a set of E-spec lights and mounts; b) $$$ get a South African...
• Re: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 14:06:49 -0700
  ...and doing it 'stock' ..you need 5 speed engine carrier bars and rubber mounts and the large bolts that mount the rubber mounts to...
• Re: Engine Conversion Eurospec vs. nonEurospec
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 21:12:56 -0800
  ...SKP wrote: > > Hello, > > I recently had the engine converted in my 85 Vanagon with the Eurospec 2.0 > conversion kit. I am insanely curious...
• in defense of Tiico engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Dan Stevens
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 21:57:42 -0400
  ...Your kit looks to contain a Kennedy 15 degree adapter plate, vanagon diesel oil pan, engine mounts, and hoses. these parts are very sturdy...
• FS Type IV Engine Parts, Heater Boxes, Flapper Valves
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 20 Oct 2002 00:44:30 -0500
  ...Lots of engine bolt on oil fill, oil filter mounts, distributors, some type 3 sheet metal, lots of type IV sheet metal but no...
• Re: Help with exhaust bracket design?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:10:46 -0700
  ...The problem is the engine vibration. The solution is rubber vibration isolators. You need to develop a support system that has a bit of...
• Re: Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:39:59 -0800
  ...angles that the left two rubber mounts are mounted at, I could tell someone was thinking ...some engineer ...one is mounted vertically ..(absorbs vibes...
• Re: Frydae - For VW Oldtimers
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Fri, 28 Feb 2014 23:32:43 -0600
  ...the same engine as the Type I except for the cooling system and a few other items heater box's, motor mounts, etc, also...
• Re: New High Power Subaru Boxer Engines
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 15:58:32 -0700
  ...Liquid-filled engine mounts contribute to the smooth, quiet ride. The horizontally opposed design also provides a lower center of gravity which enhances handling...
• Re: Neil's motor..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:07:32 -0700
  ...Neil, > > > > I haven't been bringing up your pics of the engine mounts, etc. because > I > > have this *glacial* dial-up internet connection here...
• Rear Carat table installed in Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
  Fri, 8 May 1998 08:51:59 -0000
  ...Hooray for German Engineering. This was a major pain in the ass for me, as I didn't want to spring for a new...
• Junk Yard visit /14" Alloy Rims/need a lap belt
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sun, 23 May 1999 19:19:59 -0700
  ...Of course the engines were gone but every other parts were new, that is with not much road wear. Now its old and rusty...
• Re: Considering sale of Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 28 Feb 2014 14:51:40 -0800
  ...In fact, I've never even > unpacked it. > * Retractable camp awning which mounts on the passenger > side. I don't recall the brand name...
• '82 Westy 5 cyl TD conversion project for sale
  Historical mailing list - Brian Bush
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 22:00:08 -0600
  ...When I bought it back in '99 it was just a basic '82 Diesel Westy with the original 1.6l engine. Well, my intent...
• Type IV
  Historical mailing list - Holly and Chris
  Fri, 13 Mar 1998 22:41:53 -0600
  ...I think the VW engines are fine, fine engines but in my case due to the use (mountain climbing on the 65 mph highways...
• Re: VW Engines and Reliability
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 16:38:57 -0600
  ...1) Motor mounts, rear, soft or broken. Replace them all. 2) CV joints, if they are badly worn and slide and lock in either...
• Re: Urathane bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 6 May 2012 14:14:50 -0400
  ...My Corrado has been > enjoying solid poly engine mounts for 5 years now (and its a bit > rough, but not a daily!) > > I wouldn...
• Re: Adding a baby seat to my Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:04:08 -0400
  ...Because it is factory engineered for this specific mounting point in this specific vehicle, , I feel safer with it than with an aftermarket kit...
• Re: trans mount
  Historical mailing list - Richard
  Wed, 12 Jul 95 12:02:14 EDT
  ...It also explains the weird oscillations I get in low > gears as maybe the trans/engine is bouncing up and down and pulling on...
• Re: Exhaust hangers for the 1.9 don't exist either......
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 6 Jul 2008 07:24:07 EDT
  ...find the design engineer at VW who came up with that plan ! Also the tabs at the exhaust stud mounts will not stay POR...
• Re: Building carrier (load bar) Square or rectangular tube steel?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 15 Mar 2008 14:52:15 -0700
  ...I even just USE waterboxer vanagon rear engine mounting cross bars for other engine installations - I put one under an SVX engine - worked tres...
• Re: Vanagon Swap Concerns
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 6 May 1998 18:52:23 -0700
  ...The hp isn't the problem with these engines. I am finding it is the lack of bottom end grunt or more commonly know...
• Re: engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 23:51:28 -0800
  ...Less height above engine hatch for large objects if you ever want to use you van for hauling things #### Why are you being so...
• Re: Joy Hecht's problem's solved?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 21 May 2005 15:48:02 -0600
  ...Several years ago my sons jetta had the motor mounts fail just as he hit a dip and the engine dropped. The drop severed...
• Re: Buick V6 powered Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sat, 3 May 2008 10:21:49 -0400
  ...mounts. Also, keep in mind that the transverse GM setup would locate the motor ahead of the transmission, so the factory VW engine access...
• Re: Idle control unit
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 May 2012 12:33:23 -0700
  ...it's a little goofy how VW mounts that part. The socket the unit plugs into , clips onto a black plastic bracket that looks...
• Re: Engine Conversion Eurospec vs. nonEurospec
  Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 09:58:58 -0800
  ...I have a two man solution for this problem; one cranks the motor, the other reaches into the engine compartment and gives the "black...
• Re: Total Cost of a complete engine overhaul
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 20:33:17 -0800
  ...I do carry all my tools and inspect the bottom side of the engine/transmission every time I refuel and check the ground where...
• Re: Looking for a project?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 9 Mar 2016 10:51:34 -0800
  ...He’ll likely end up selling the engine and project van separately. I might make him an offer on the engine! Stuart From: Neil...
• '78 Bus still FS
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 6 Nov 96 21:25:31 EST
  ...I think the engine mounts are about gone, it makes a nice noise when the engine is really torquing (like starting on a steep...
• Re: I4 Happenings in turbovans land
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:44:21 -0700
  ...engine adapter with a rear mount system .. about 5 seperate forces.. rotational, the sheer weight being supported at the ends with the mounts at...
• Re: 79 Bus Fuel Gage Problems
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 15:13:17 +0000
  ...If you unbolt the crossmember supporting the motor mounts and lower the engine about an inch or 2, you should have enough room to...
• Re: Chattering Clutch
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 23 Oct 2001 19:46:00 -0500
  ...I managed to get into first gear with the engine off and shifted into lock position once I started the engine and never made...
• Re: Trans report : SOLVED!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Renz
  Tue, 28 Jun 2005 14:41:42 -0700
  ...the PO had replaced one of the transmission mounts with a solid piece of metal, which is why it sounded so bad/loud at...
• Re: Power steering line question
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Tue, 16 Aug 2016 14:11:40 -1000
  ...van preparing for the CV work I cleaned and explored my engine and transmission area. I made a few discoveries I need advice on...
• Re: Spillbuster cup/glass holder
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:47:32 -0800
  ...For a man of your engineering talent, I expect >>> a LED lighted dashboard version of one of those wave machines I remember >>> seeing back...
• Re: Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:21:07 -0700
  ...Burley Motorsports has very reasonably priced caliper mounts and hubs to put matching Audi discs on the rear. They're on the list right...
• Re: 1.9 Compression?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 1 Jan 2010 10:42:42 -0500
  What you really want is a leak down and oil pressure test, (hot engine). You also want to have the coolant tested for hydrocarbons...
• Re: turbo diesel install info
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 19:07:53 -0500
  ...Stan Wilder More Power with Performance Coatings http://www.engineceramics.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf...
• Re: Dealing w/ eBay vendors who want non-eBay sale
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:52:42 -0700
  ...Does anyone know if there any differences between these > mounts? > > > TIA, > > > BenT > > > BenT >
• Re: '84 Vanagon -- Thinking of buying
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 28 Oct 2000 20:45:12 -0700
  ...You might luck out and drive it two years without a single mishap, or you could blow the engine two hours after you pay...
• Re: On being well grounded
  Historical mailing list - John Haddad
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 18:14:05 -0400
  ...I hope that I figure it out, because I know that an overly rich mixture over the long term will kill my engine. My...
• Re: Cargo carrier good/bad feedback for Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:28:07 -0400
  ...trays w/bag. > > I have one of the cargo trays that mounts on a 2" receiver. > Used it on a couple of long trips...
• Pulling the tranny yourself
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 22:09:00 -0600
  ...pull the engine, you ought to brace it somehow so as to avoid putting too much stress on the motor mounts, especially if they...
• Re: Neil's motor..
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:28:30 -0600
  ...Neil, > > > > > > I haven't been bringing up your pics of the engine mounts, etc. > because > > I > > > have this *glacial* dial-up internet connection here...
• Re: Need to replace rear hatch struts on '84 Westy & other stuff...
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 15:12:31 EDT
  ...The upper end, just slide the plastic cover over then the strut should pop off the ball mounts. Changing both sides should take you...
• Re: '87 Vanagon shudders in Reverse
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 30 Dec 1999 11:45:16 -0500
  ...Both my rear engine mounts are OK. > > I had someone let the clutch out for me while I looked at the engine to > see...
• CIS fuel injection, Inline 4 conversion.
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:29:53 -0400
  ...fuel injection system that was used mounts the fuel distribution block on the right wall of the engine compartment, meaning there are solid (as...
• Re: 2.0 Swap. Oil pump prime puzzler.
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 22:57:34 -0800
  ...The engine is mounted on the stock > > diesel mounts. > > > > After it sits for a week, the oil pressure will not come up for more...
• Re: auto -> manual?
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Mon, 11 Nov 2002 07:16:41 -0500
  ...trans and mounts axles clutch clutch cable small rubber clutch sleeve that the cable goes through at the trans shift rod and all bushings...
• Re: 1.9 td swap into diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 17 May 1998 17:10:07 -0700
  ...It mounts to the studs holding the water pump to the block where as the old engine used bolts through both pieces. An extra...
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  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 16 Oct 2017 09:57:12 -0400
  ...At this point, I will keep things simple by using the RV 1.8 exhaust manifold that came with the engine/diesel parts I...
• Re: Friday topic: what is your favorite low (or no) dollar modification?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 11:32:44 -0500
  ...Making a prop stick forthe rear engine cover so I didn't have totally remove it when doing minor engine stuff. Especially handy if...
• Re: Install Auto transmission to final drive problem
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 28 May 2006 09:12:54 -0400
  ...You may need to separate the final drive from the engine so that you can get all the shafts engaged. It's pretty easy...