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Re: [T3] Engine Alignment


On Mon, 2003-09-29 at 08:45, Wuzmop@aol.com wrote:
> My engine seems to hang a bit lower than it should. The intake air boot does not properly align with the body. I can't find any evidence of previous body damage. Can I adjust the mustache bar mounts?
> 
> 70 EFI Auto square
> 
This can be caused by the rubber mounts at the end of the rear
crossmember sagging. The factory way to adjust this, is to get longer
bolts for these mounts and just shim them up. I used to use head bolt
washers. Be sure you put the same amount in on each of the 4 bolts.

-- 
Russ Wolfe
'66 FB MT
'71 FB AT 
'65 Bug (not running)
russw@classicvw.org
http://www.classicvw.org



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