[Vwdiesel] Fwd: AAZ swap progress

[Andrew .Libby]

Rod bolts are TTY and single use only.  They must be replaced.  Early AAZ
main partial thread bolts are multi-use.  The all thread main bolts are
also TTY single use and need to be replaced.


On Wed, Jul 10, 2013 at 3:59 PM, ralph meyermann
<ralphmeyermann at gmail.com>wrote:

> 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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