[Vwdiesel] Fwd: AAZ swap progress

[ralph meyermann]

I'll do what I can the pics when completed, by any chance does anyone have
the torque specs on rod and main bolts?? I'm getting my crankshaft back
tomorrow!! Thanks!

Velma 82 na diesel westy
On Jul 10, 2013 7:17 AM, "Bryan Belman" <dieselwesty at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I lowered my engine mount points in the front about 1.5 inches and the
> tranny nose mount.
> I left the mounts stock as they connect in the back.
> I do get some bucking in 2nd gear if going just the right speed, because
> of this change, but it is manageable.
>
>
> Bryan Belman, Pt. Pleasant, NJ
> 04 Jetta Wagon TDI PD, 100hp, 5sp -- running :<)
> 04 Golf TDI PD, 100hp, 5sp Tiptronic Auto -- NOT running :<( time for
> tranny rebuild
> 82 Diesel Westy 1.9NA -- running :<)
> 70 Type 1 stock Elm Green Beetle -- Under Restoration (hey, it's a painted
> body shell now) :-)
>    *From:* Andrew .Libby <libbybapa at gmail.com>
> *To:* ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann at gmail.com>
> *Cc:* VW Diesel Group <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, July 9, 2013 9:21 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [Vwdiesel] Fwd: AAZ swap progress
>
> 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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