Date:         Mon, 4 Jun 2001 22:37:33 -0400
Reply-To:     "Karl M." <thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Karl M." <thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: what do you need with a TIICO conversion
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I've done one of the Tiico conversions into a customer's Syncro, so here are
my comments:

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

Wiring in an oxygen sensor is not a big deal, I believe that now the oxs
wiring is part of the harness in the kits. It is necesssary to set up the
computer for IUS emissions.

> 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.

You could use the 1.9 or the 2.1 muffler.

> 3) what the difference in a muffler and tailpipe?

AFAIK no difference other than outer shell diameter between the 1.9 and 2.1,
the tailpipe being the part attached to the right end of the muffler.

> 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?>>

This is the bracket that the strap attaches to.

>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.

A really cheap-A** way of doing that, because you also have to mount the
pressure regulator seperately, and then every injector and the reg are
leak-prone. A MUCH better way is to use the entire injector rail from a
newer Golf/Jetta, this will have the injectors and regulator all mounted
together, much cleaner looking as well as less likely to cause leakage
issues later. I'm personally baffled as to WHY Tiico is not including this
with the kits. They should, for the price.

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

You can get the download from http://www.ross-tech.com/ and adjust it using
your PC.

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

Turn key in most aspects, but still has some minor issues to be ironed out.
I highly recommend the kit, as a more complete way to convert to the inline
4, instead of dealing with all of the headaches inherent with a DIY
approach.

Karl Mullendore
Westy Ventures
1987 Syncro Westfalia 1.9TD