>I am still desperately searching the web for details on how to >do one of those "easier and less expensive flywheel-end installations".
Look at the Great Plans Rear Drive unit. they could improve their documentation, but the installation answers all of the VW conversion crank shaft and power transfer problems. Not really cheap, since you also need to change the engine mount and exhaust, but what does a broken crank cost? Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com