Date:         Sun, 2 Jan 2000 23:47:38 EST
Reply-To:     PaoloD1455@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Paolo Damiani <PaoloD1455@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Engine Conversion Eurospec vs. nonEurospec
Comments: To: skp@pacbell.net
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In a message dated 1/2/00 10:39:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, skp@PACBELL.NET
writes:

> Hello,
>
>  I recently had the engine converted in my 85 Vanagon with the Eurospec 2.0
>  conversion kit. I am insanely curious if other conversions packages have
the
>  same problems.
>
>  Namely:
>
>  1)seeminly incurable electrical problems.

Yes, particularly hot starting problems. My installer had to put in a manual
switch to bump the fuel pump relay. The switch has made it a very reliable
starter. Without it, I never would have accepted delivery.

>
>  2)incredilbly loud droning at about 3900 RPM.

Yes. I believe it's a combination of muffler and intake noise. It gets a bit
better above 4000 RPM
>
>  3)Intermitant hesitations/rough idle.

Never had these. It's been very smooth, although it sometimes "wanders" a bit
looking for  a steady idle speed. A kick down will usually cure it.

>
>  Though it appears that most conversions use the same main parts such as
>  mounts and plumbing, other items such as wiring harness and exhaust system
>  are completely different.
>
>  With this info, I can go back to the installer and Eurospec and point out
>  that other conversions with a certain type of exhaust, for example, don't
>  emit a deafening drone a freeway speeds.

I think all Eurospec installees should get together and approach Eurospec and
have them address these issues.

>  If you have had a conversion, please reply and let me know made the
>  conversion and if you have had ANY problems.

A local outfit did the install.

On the plus side, I have excellent driveability, torgue and very good gas
mileage (about 20 city and 23-24 on highway).

Paolo
89 Carat 156K