Author Topic: Will I need to modify the drivers side aluminum mount bar?  (Read 2442 times)

October 04, 2008, 03:12:59 pm

allsierra123

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Will I need to modify the drivers side aluminum mount bar?
« on: October 04, 2008, 03:12:59 pm »
Just curious on my vanagon its a 91 auto and Im putting a 95 AAZ TD into it. SOme have said I need to modify that bar others say no. Anyone have a clue?

Reply #1October 04, 2008, 04:52:25 pm

allsierra123

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Will I need to modify the drivers side aluminum mount bar?
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2008, 04:52:25 pm »
Im waiting to get my carrier bars back from the powder coaters still. But I will as soon as I get them back.

Reply #2October 04, 2008, 06:20:37 pm

allsierra123

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Will I need to modify the drivers side aluminum mount bar?
« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2008, 06:20:37 pm »
just needs notched if it doesnt clear right?

Reply #3October 04, 2008, 06:28:54 pm

allsierra123

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Will I need to modify the drivers side aluminum mount bar?
« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2008, 06:28:54 pm »
Ok so it bolts to the engine without touching anything is that what Im looking for?

Reply #4October 04, 2008, 07:47:38 pm

allsierra123

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Will I need to modify the drivers side aluminum mount bar?
« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2008, 07:47:38 pm »
Its a K03. I checked the tag on it while I was out there.

Reply #5October 04, 2008, 07:57:12 pm

allsierra123

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Will I need to modify the drivers side aluminum mount bar?
« Reply #5 on: October 04, 2008, 07:57:12 pm »
I actually got one from a friend. He was using it on his but then went to a bigger downpipe.

Reply #6October 06, 2008, 08:03:01 am

blackdogvan

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Will I need to modify the drivers side aluminum mount bar?
« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2008, 08:03:01 am »
Hey Sierra, are you gonna post some pictures of your build?
1991 Vanagon 1.9 mTDI

Reply #7October 06, 2008, 08:23:42 am

allsierra123

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Will I need to modify the drivers side aluminum mount bar?
« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2008, 08:23:42 am »
Yeah I am I have been taking them I just havent got a chance to get them uploaded yet. But I will make a built thread with pics very soon. Especially of some of the stuff that I have run into tha I didnt expect and had to figure out.