Reversaru have designed and manufactured mounting brackets for the 4EAT transmission to bolt straight into the T25/T3 Vanagon and the T2 Bay Window (72-79).
T25 / T3 Vanagon: When installing the Reversaru bracket into the Vanagon you utilise the 4x captive nuts that are already in your bus (in the frame) where the standard VW transmission bracket bolts in. It is as easy as removing your standard bracket and bolting ours in!
T2 Bay Window (72-79): When installing the Reversaru bracket into the T2 Bay Window you utilise the 2x threads in the centre of the torsion bar housing where the standard VW transmission bracket bolts in. It is as easy as removing your standard bracket and bolting ours in!
T2 Low Light / Early Bay (68-71): Like the late bay window, the Reversaru bracket bolts to the 2x female threads in the torsion housing. Due to the angle of the CV joints and CV shafts, there is some custom fabrication work that needs to be done in order to re-position the hubs so that the CV angle is not as great. When you get to this stage we can help with some information. Please feel free to email us when you have questions. In order to reach the optimized position for the 4EAT to fit into a low light, the transmission mounting bracket positions the engine and transmission slightly off centre by approximately 7mm. This is due to the pivot boxes (that hold the trailing arm bushes) being closer together than a late Bay window. Therefore, the engine will also be slightly off centre. There is no issue with this, but keep in mind to install the transmission bracket first and then set the position of the engine cradle / carrier.
T1 Split Window: With the Split Window kit, the Reversaru bracket is welded to the torsion housing. When the engine and tranny are up in position, the front transmission mount is the first item that needs to be installed and welded to the torsion housing. This is so the transmission sits as close to the torsion housing as possible (without touching), or the engine lid will not close. The face of the end plate needs to be close to the torsion housing (3mm away from the torsion housing) Yes, its a very tight fit. Due to the angle of the CV joints and CV shafts, there is some custom fabrication work that needs to be done in order to fit the Suby engine and transmission into a Split Bus. The rear firewall (the angled part of the rear cargo floor) needs to be cut in order to allow for the height of the 4EAT transmission. Then a custom fabricated cover plate needs to be made. The IRS kit that you purchase will need to be slightly modified too. This is to set the rear hubs towards the back of the vehciel by 19mm (3/4") so that the CV angle is not as great. When you get to this stage we can help with some information. In addition to this your spring plates will also need to be modified to the same length as the late bay window spring plates. Please feel free to email us when you have questions.