Thank you, I will definitely check that out.

Hey, if you need a working ABS valve system, I have one taking up space on my workbench.

You got yourself a great machine.

She’s a beauty.

Thanks, Mrs Smith picked a pretty sweet ride. Even though those aren’t super heavy, they do look good.

Actually, looks like I need to loosen the transmission rear support, pendulum support, in order to move the transmission forward to give enough space. We'll see.

I never took the axles out, guess I was lucky I didn’t.

@@mrsmithgarage8115 Yes, removing the bolt that connects the pendulum support to the trans allowed me to move the engine and trans forward about an 1/2 inch. This was just enough room to install the axel. "Just enough" where it was still difficult keying in the inner CV joint though a tight space. Again, thanks for your videos.

I’m glad that worked. I had the engine and transmission free from the axles when getting those in there. Glad you like the videos!

San Francisco at Ocean Beach every January

Thanks for sending that info. I ended up finding a few wires that were not plugged in. Those resolved Tue code for the ABS module relay. Still working to figure out the steering angle sensor though. Any tips on that?

@@mrsmithgarage8115 - do not have any useful knowledge regarding the steering angle sensor. Hope you get it fixed, If you ever do have to reach the ABS Solenoid Relay J106, I can confirm that it definitely is under the passenger air vent - I pulled the air vent out of the 2003 GLS parts van I have to confirm that Relays are in fact located there. Saw one with a #14 production code on it and at least one more under the duct. Good luck with the SA Sensor / light / code. Will be watching to see if you find a fix. Love the channel!

@@mrsmithgarage8115 I forgot that I had seen a useful video on YT where the issue with the Steering Angle Senser had to do with the coding in VCDS (VAG). I described what to search for over in a comment to that thread but will try to post the link here again ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnfWonZsipeMpMUsi=V0HmRVSzJ5ymk4b0

Not yet, still working on the ABS issue. I have not checked those, but now I will.

That one I got from Amazon worked well after trying several. Good luck to you.

As long as your wires are good, shouldn’t be any surprises. I used a few zip ties when reinstalling.

Actually, my White 82 is air cooled, and the Blue Syncro is a diesel.

It’s not too terribly difficult. You don’t have to drop your engine, jump at need to have some support for it from above. Actually you don’t even have to remove the tranny, you can replace the seals while it is in the vehicle. Just makes it a little more difficult.

@@mrsmithgarage8115 thx, unfortunately i have multiple leaks. I think i'll start by replacing the oil pan gasket. do you know the torque i have to use to reinstall it? Can i reuse the bolts? The other one unfortunately seems to be the engine mail seal behing the clutch (also something very outside of my confort zone and the tools i have )

I think it was pretty low, because they are small bolts, maybe 18ft lbs. in one of the videos I did on the engine rebuild I have pictures of the torque specs.

Turn key to on position, floor the throttle for 30 seconds, lift your foot off after the 30 seconds. Turn the key to off. Wait for 10 seconds then start it up. I did this 3 times over three days. It seems fine finally.

I found one at emanualonline.com

And they cover the 2.8 vr6? The Haynes is pretty useless for the vr6

Yes, but I made sure I got the one that covers 2001-2003.

Slow and steady. 14” wheels with fatty tires. 27/8.5 by 14

I kept mine in order, that’s how I remembered which ones to put back where. It not because the wear may be different where each one was s placed.

Sorry I was late in getting back to you. It was posted on the group Vanagon Cafe.