Date:         Mon, 4 Sep 2000 23:43:18 -0400
Reply-To:     "Karl M." <thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Karl M." <thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon conversions
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----- Original Message -----

> INCORRECT. There was some discussion that the engine lid in the SA
> Vanagon was higher (and who knows what else is different). Thus because
> an engine will fit in a SA Vanagon does NOT necessarily mean it will fit
> in a US Vanagon.

Well, the 4 cylinders fit perfectly, believe it, that's all we're dealing
with in the Tiico conversions. The higher decklid is only when a 5-cylinder
engine is installed.

> Does the SA Vanagon have EXACTLY THE SAME emission controls as the US
> Vanagon? If not, is it not possible those may conflict with an SA
> engine?

Of course not! It would not have 'exactly the same' controls, as it is not
the same engine! The conversion does not direct you to connect the carbon
canister or oxygen sensor, but I was able to reconnect both in my first
Tiico conversion. It is slated to go to the emissions sniffer this week, and
I believe it will come out cleaner than the waterboxer, especially at idle.

Karl Mullendore
Westy Ventures
1987 Syncro Westfalia 1.9TD