[Vwdiesel] Fwd: AAZ swap progress

[Andrew .Libby]

You're still changing the angle at the CVs.  Probably not a big deal, but
the whole process is harder than just modifying the engine lid.


On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 6:31 PM, ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann at gmail.com>wrote:

> I did it all evenly including the tranny, so no where angles and without
> shift linkage binding
>
> Velma 82 na diesel westy
> On Jul 9, 2013 8:21 PM, "Andrew .Libby" <libbybapa at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> 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
>>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>>> 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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