Date:         Sun, 4 Jun 2000 08:01:43 -0500
Reply-To:     "Klender, Jeffry A." <JAKlende@SCJ.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Klender, Jeffry A." <JAKlende@SCJ.COM>
Subject:      Re: Engine swap Questions
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To all;
 First off thanks for the replies that I have been getting.
Now more background. My Westy is a 87 GL w/automatic and 135K on it. it is
running good now but started to leave small spots(2") after being parked
overnight in the winter. I am trying to decide  between rebuilding or
replacing the engine. Here in Michigan ground clearance is important. The
best camping spots are "Off Road" and in the winter time to snow can get
deep.
 I am a mechcanic and have done swaps and mods before. I also know that you
have to be careful that when you gain in one area that you do not lose in
another. The Subaru Kits have good points, but the ground clearance would be
a big problem. The SA Golf kits look good but I question the lack of a O2
sensor. I have run into problems before where the projects run great in the
summer, but will not idle/run in the cold winter.
                         Jeff Klender