Date:         Mon, 3 Jan 2000 12:33:20 -0600
Reply-To:     HERMANN DE BOER <hdeboer@BSSD.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         HERMANN DE BOER <hdeboer@BSSD.NET>
Subject:      Re: Engine conversion Eurospec vs. non Eurospec
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Hello,

I had the swap done in May by a local shop, Bullard in Independence,
Missouri. They work on imports and Scott is probably the best VW mechanic I
have ever met (mind you, I lived in Germany for over 30 years and my family
always drove VWs).
I have had hot start problems too, but a new relay and starter took care of
it. I assume they were leftovers from a rather tired (230 000 miles)Westy.
Anyway, after almost 15 000 miles with the conversion I can only state that
I love the cruising speed 85 -90 mph, 70 mph in third gear, and the top
speed (I had the Westy up to 100mph trying to avoid an annoying trucker who
was playing catch with me i.e. tailgating and not letting me pass etc.)
The droning is a slight problem around 3800 rpm.
Other than that, I am happy with it. Can't wait to put a different camshaft
into the motor.
Cheers,
Hermann de Boer