[Vwdiesel] Fwd: AAZ swap progress

ralph meyermann ralphmeyermann at gmail.com
Wed Jul 10 18:23:01 PDT 2013


TTY?
Velma 82 na diesel westy
On Jul 10, 2013 7:10 PM, "Andrew .Libby" <libbybapa at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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