Date:         Sat, 6 Jan 2001 10:41:38 -0800
Reply-To:     Craig Spaeth <spaeth@GORGE.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Craig Spaeth <spaeth@GORGE.NET>
Subject:      Re: engine swap / finding mechanics
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I know that it should be easy to find mechanics to work on conversions but I also know that non-stock vehicles scare off a lot of competent mechanics. I have a VW Quantum
Sycnro Wagon with an Audi Turbo motor in it. I do most of the work myself simply because it is difficult to find people to work on it. I agree that there are shops out there
that will take the time and do the work. But most really busy shops don't want to risk getting a "trouble car" in the lineup. I think we would be doing people a dis-service
by saying that finding a mechanic for a conversion vehicle is as easy as finding one for a stock van. I also believe that you can find a good mechanic for your conversion
vehicles but it will take more time and effort. God knows it is hard enough to find a decent mechanic for regular vehicles. I absolutely hate the idea of having a Subaru
engine in my German vehicle but from a lot of the reports I have read here that sounds like a really good way to go.
Just an observation from someone with a different kind of conversion,
Craig
the Gorge VW club