Here's what Tom Wilson's book has to say about the relevant differences (in this case) about the 2000cc engines used in later busses and early Vanagons: "Up to '78 all Type 4 heads used almost round exhaust ports. So called Vanagon heads dating from '79-'83 use more rectangular ports. Port shape also changes exhaust pipes, so engine swaps should include at least heat exchangers." From: "Michael Heron" <Michael.Heron@MBS.GOV.ON.CA> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2000 5:15 AM Subject: 81 engine in 77 bus?
Does anyone know/have any experience in how straightforward it is to put an 81 vanagon engine into a 77' bus? I would like a job that requires minimal amounts of replumbing etc. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tom Young tomyoung1@home.com Lafayette, CA 94549 '81 Vanagon --------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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