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Date:         Mon, 4 Jun 2001 18:08:16 EDT
Reply-To:     CMathis227@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Chuck Mathis <CMathis227@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: what do you need with a TIICO conversion
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In a message dated Mon, 4 Jun 2001  5:25:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Matthew Pollard <poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU> writes:


<< i have a few questions regarding TIICO conversions.  I've read ken
wilfey's posts regarding the tiico conversions and am left a bit confused.
What do i need to use from my old wasserboxer engine on the tiico?  see
below regarding my concerns:


1) an oxygen sensor wiring harness isn't included? That seems silly.
Oxygen sensor too. Not included? huh?>>


SA engines don't use O2 Sensors.  But ...


<<2) will the standard vanagon mufflers work? Did you replace them because
the old ones were in bad shape? I can see the appeal of a nice new muffler
w/ a new engine.
3) what the difference in a muffler and tailpipe?
4) what is the muffler carrier? Are those the straps that hold the muffler
out of the mud? difference between the strap and muffler carrier?>>


The TiiCo uses a 2.1L Cat and muffler.  Those of us with 1.9's will have to buy new 2.1 stuff.


<<6) are the old injectors needed? or does it come w/ new ones?>>


One of the oddities of the TiiCo is that it 'reuses' the wasserboxer injectors modified slightly with an additional o-ring.


<<7) auto tranny pan and fill tube? (only for auto conversions)>>


The layed over I-4 interferes with the tranny dip stick/fill tube so the Audi part is needed to put the fill tube on the other side.


<<8) timing and co? Can i do this or will i need a s shop's assistance here?


I'm a bit confused. So the TIICO is not a turn-key operation?? But more
like an 'improved' long block?




Thanks


Matthew Pollard>>


Peter B has several photos of the kit on his website (TiiCO.com) along with some downloadable instructions.  Peter posted a while back that they had managed to get a converted van through California's CARB Certification.  The warranty only applies if you have the kit installed by an 'approved' shop -- he'll help you find one.  I know of one conversion done locally.  I'd like to check it out but suspect that Beekman is too busy cruising in his new play toy.


Chuck
'85 Wolfsburg Westy - 'Roland the Road Buffalo'
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