Date:         Tue, 11 Jan 2000 07:14:50 -0500
Reply-To:     EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Eurospec conversion
Comments: To: Paolo Damiani <PaoloD1455@AOL.COM>
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     This IMHO is called weeding out the bugs. I've never made any design
changes this major, jumped in and drove away. If Eurospec had a hundred
or so under there belts, there would be a chance. Just to many things
to go wrong, and to many unforseen problems. This is what car co.s
do best. That is why sticking with "stock" motors and other parts
is best. I simply don't have a motor, and my replacement engine is free.
I'm also am going to make some major changes to the engine mounts, as I'm
not happy with any that I have seen. I expect to have several problems
once I get my Van driveable.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler


On Mon, 10 Jan 2000, Paolo Damiani wrote:

> In a message dated 1/10/00 12:01:26 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> Vernersauto@AOL.COM writes:
>
> > Looking for vanagon owners with eurospec conversion and running problems.
>
> I think the shorter list would be the ones with no problems.
>
> I feel the the kit was about 90% there, and they decided to sell it anyway.
>
> I'm lucky, so far, I've only had the hot start problem (as stated before,
> remedied with a work-around courtesy of the installer, but still not right.)
> and the 3900 RPM drone. I've had very good driveability and mileage.
>
> I am going to have to replace my heater core valve as the engine coolant
> pressure seems to be too much for the old valve to resist. Ken Wilford
> identified this problem and I believe he stated that other conversions with
> more vigorous water pumps also have this problem. He can verify that.
>
> I think if you search the archives, you'll find a significant number of
> Eurospec conversions with nagging problems.
>
> I'd really like to know if there are any E-Spec'd vans with no problems so
> far.
>
> Paolo
> 89 Carat
>