Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:38:39 -0400
Reply-To: Steve Cotsford <cotsford@AOL.COM>
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From: Steve Cotsford <cotsford@AOL.COM>
Subject: Re: Stock 2.1 in NC
In-Reply-To: <516B00E8.4090405@turbovans.com>
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I know that the exhaust is not there and it looks like I am missing the heat shield as well. Does it attach to the muffler or engine?
I think I have a syncro engine mount assembly ( the part that bolts to the front of the engine)as it cannot fit to the engine mount tubular metal assembly that I have. I'm guessing that the 2wd engine mounts are completely different. The rubber mounts that I have may fit both versions and the muffler bracket too. I am also in need of a cruise control vacuum actuator and bracket. Electronics are there.
I have a large part of the bits worked out in my mind and several connectors are thoughtfully labelled.
I have seen a Bentleys on Craigslist and emailed the guy....no response yet. I feel sure that will clarify much, as you said.
Thanks, Steve
On Apr 14, 2013, at 3:18 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote:
> Hi Steve,
> no heat shield associated with cat.
> It just hangs out in the breeze, though some aftermarket cats have a heat shield built on.
> See below about muffler heat shield.
>
> I like your plan to wait and see.
> More or less, the hoses only go one way,
> and the pictures in Bentley are fairly decent for that ...
> and you gotta have a Bentley manual.
> plus some parts diagrams show where hoses go , like some vendors show their hoses by where they go on the engine .
>
> there is a muffler heat shield of course ..goes clear across the back.
> It's 'classic VW assembly style' that the heat shield has to be mounted on the engine before you put the engine in the van . It only fits one way too.
>
> Have fun !
> Scott
> turbovans
>
>
> On 4/14/2013 4:13 AM, Steve Cotsford wrote:
>> That is a very kind gesture Scott...thank you. I am looking for the area where the coolant, heater hoses hook up to the engine and if there is a heat shield over the muffler cat area.
>> At this point it might make more sense that I move along with my project and when I get to a stage where i am not sure how things go, I might ask for a custom-composed shot. It will take me a few days to get my act together.
>>
>> Thanks again, Steve
>>
>> On Apr 14, 2013, at 12:25 AM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote:
>>
>>> How about I just send you some photo's of 2.1 wbxr engines ..
>>> got lots of those ..pics and engines .
>>> No need for you to go somewhere,
>>> when the e-waves can shoot them to you instantly and for free.
>>> Do you have a request for a custom-composed shot ?
>>> Scott
>>> www.turbovans.com
>>>
>>> On 4/13/2013 6:58 PM, Steve Cotsford wrote:
>>>> Having just got my project home, I would like to take some photos of a stock 2.1 engine. Are there any list members in central /western NC or southern VA/Tennessee who would permit me to visit briefly, camera in hand?
>>>>
>>>> Also if anyone has knowledge of a shop or individual who regularly works on these vans in the same general area, I would love to hear about it.
>>>>
>>>> Many thanks, Steve
>
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