[Vwdiesel] Fwd: AAZ swap progress

Thu Jul 11 07:51:08 PDT 2013

Oil pump bolts can be reused although there may be a length discrepancy
between the bolts that fit the AAZ oil pump and the ones that fit the
vanagon oil pump.

On Thu, Jul 11, 2013 at 5:07 AM, ralph meyermann
<ralphmeyermann at gmail.com>wrote:

> Just to make sure, are the oil pump bolts tty as well?? I'm over an hour
> away from any dealership, a single parent father that works 6-7 days a week
> as well so free time is limited for running for parts and want to make as
> few of trips as possible. I already have a new bolt or the timing sprocket
> and the machine shop charged me 40 bucks to machine crank for AAZ sprocket.
> Just a guy who works out of his garage, he was doing babbot bearings for a
> model A when I arrived there!
>
> Velma 82 na diesel westy
> On Jul 11, 2013 4:38 AM, "ralph meyermann" <ralphmeyermann at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Hopefully the dealership has them, I currently have a deadline for the
>> first of August to be done so we can get our camping trip in before my
>> daughter starts school.
>>
>> Velma 82 na diesel westy
>> On Jul 10, 2013 9:12 PM, "Tad" <tadc at europa.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Yeah, more importantly though, don't reuse them or they might break.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, Jul 10, 2013 at 6:37 PM, ralph meyermann <
>>> ralphmeyermann at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> ok thanks, so its like the head gasket on my old 1.6 that there was a
>>>> minimum torque then 180 degrees, one heat cycle another 90 degrees and
>>>> after 500 to 1k miles another 90 degrees.
>>>>
>>>> Velma 82 na diesel westy
>>>> On Jul 10, 2013 8:29 PM, "Tad" <tadc at europa.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torque-to-yield_fastener
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Wed, Jul 10, 2013 at 6:23 PM, ralph meyermann <
>>>>> ralphmeyermann at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> 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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