1981 (@wileythewesty) TDI conversion, from ground up

[Vanagon Nut]

Thanks. Bear in mind though that given my foray today into auto tranny Sinka's, any rep I had is now tarnished. So, take my measurements for what they're worth. LOL. Actually, I took care line up the clutch housing faces for those pics so measurements are fairly accurate.

If you ever go to a WBX tranny, but keep engine at air cooled position, some pics of how I adapted the WBX tranny to air cooled engine position. Flipped mount idea was courtesy of ?Waldo?. Rereading my notes, I would've done things differently and better but this was first time at this with beginner level fabricating skills so.....

https://goo.gl/photos/GXTagUdjdekict8R7

Even with removed material, mount is still fine afaik. e.g. no cracking.

Neil.
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1981 Westy air cooled to 15º ABA swap: http://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8

50º ABA Swap in to '88 Westy: http://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt

Vanagon VAG GAS engine swap Google Group:
https://tinyurl.com/2f24rmh

VE7TBN

[crazyvwvanman]

I think it would be a much better idea to move the engine/aircooled tranny rearward to the wbx position now. Less work overall for the long term.

Mark

[Zeitgeist 13]

It will give easier access to the clutch slave and starter. This is especially true if you delete the firewall.
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Casey--
Volkswagens powered by Volkswagen
'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender VR6 -->2.5 TDI Syncro?
Oly Bulli
'87 300TD OM606 7mm Myna pump and HX30

[charleslabri]

I cut the firewall out a few weeks ago
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An example of my slave labor in action:
https://www.instagram.com/wileythewesty/

[Zeitgeist 13]

When Mark tells you some tips to make your project move forward, it carries a whole lot more weight than my meager suggestions. He's probably forgotten more than I'll ever know about these vans. I strongly suggest you follow his recommendations.
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Casey--
Volkswagens powered by Volkswagen
'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender VR6 -->2.5 TDI Syncro?
Oly Bulli
'87 300TD OM606 7mm Myna pump and HX30

[charleslabri]

[Zeitgeist 13]

One other thought is that the 091 trans was only available here for around 2.5 years, so they're kinda rare. They're also a bit weaker than the 091/1. Your new engine produces monster level torque, so if you grenade your current trans in the future, it might be difficult to locate a similar unit as opposed to the stronger and more readily available 091/1. If you move the trans mount now, you'll be able to swap in any trans, including a five speed 094. Options.

Btw: regarding the CV angle, with the drivetrain shifted rearward my axles are now a straight run to the hubs, rather than angled forward as they were in the aircooled donor van.
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Casey--
Volkswagens powered by Volkswagen
'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender VR6 -->2.5 TDI Syncro?
Oly Bulli
'87 300TD OM606 7mm Myna pump and HX30

[charleslabri]

Ive thought about this.. i did some serious beefing already to the 091 trans.

My plan is that if the trans grenades, likely ill just turn my ride into a syncro.
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An example of my slave labor in action:
https://www.instagram.com/wileythewesty/

[?Waldo?]

[pjn_wyo]

[charleslabri]

[charleslabri]