Ok, I'm stumped. I'm putting a '89 16v back together. It's just about ready. One problem. The factory oil filter will not fit. It is too long, and the front motor mount (hydraulic style) interferes with me being able to get it to thread. The previous owner remedied this by using a Purolator filter, which is significantly shorter. I have come up with several problems/fixes.
1. get a new bracket for the mount. the one in there looks like it may be bent. I'm not 100% on this. it's too damn cold to be in the garage for long. this may "convince" the engine to swing over another .5 in. or so. 2. go to the old style mount. I think this will allow proper clearance 3. Could the subframe be on backwards. I had to remove it to get the engine in on a jack. is it possible I have it rotated 180 degrees? I don't know if the mount is bolted directly in the center, allowing for this installation. Anyone have any insight? I don't have the time right now for this. It's too damn cold and the project has gone on long enough, so any help would be GREATLY appreciated. Cheers, Pat _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
