Well dropped the trans from my '85 Vanagon today to make room for the new
motor and tranny installation.  Then had to drill out a broken exhaust stud in
the JH motor head.  Used a tap to clean out the four 8mm holes in the back of
the motor where the diesel mount attaches.  Then checked to see for myself
that my Scirocco exhaust manifold will not fit because it bumps up against the
mount.  My Dad is worried that the restrictive Diesel manifold could actually
damage the engine.  We are thinking of grinding some of the mount and the
manifold flange in order to make this work.  Any input on this subject would
be appreciated.  Should I try a different manifold (this one has the two
spring clips instead of bolting up like the diesel one) or will we be able to
grind some of the mount without weakening it too much?
Ken Wilford
John 3:16