[Vwdiesel] Fwd: AAZ swap progress

[Andrew .Libby]

The engine lid interference is so slight that nothing protrudes above the
top of the ribs.  I don't mess with the drive train geometry and instead I
cut out the small offending area of the lid an add a piece of sheet metal
over it.  That cure is quick, easy and leaves the bed unaffected.


On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 6:09 PM, ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann at gmail.com>wrote:

> Velma 82 na diesel westy
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> From: "ralph meyermann" <ralphmeyermann at gmail.com>
> Date: Jul 9, 2013 7:55 PM
> Subject: AAZ swap progress
> To: <vanagon at gerry.vanagon.com>
>
> Hi Volks!  I've been hard at it doing this swap and taking care of other
> things that needed attention. So far it has been getting spacers to lower
> engine and tranny 1" for engine lid clearance, New stainless coolant lines,
> fuel tank and sending unit, all shift linkage, clutch plate pressure plate
> and having flywheel surfaced, lubing throttle pedal assembly and cable, oil
> pump, oil seals and gaskets,and dropped off crankshaft to have timing gear
> updated tdi style  due to suggestions from vwdielselfans to prevent failure
> and seeing the original key and keyway set up I can understand why. Finally
> a new set of bulli bar bumpers from Ken @ Vanagain to top it off. It all
> should be coming together in the next week for fabrication of new intake
> and exhaust system. It seems nothing is bolt it in and go. Finally the end
> is in sight!!
> Velma 82 na diesel westy
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