Date: Sun, 7 Oct 2001 20:01:03 -0700
Reply-To: Leon Korkin <korkwood@WSHOST.NET>
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From: Leon Korkin <korkwood@WSHOST.NET>
Subject: Re: New to List, Best Bus?
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Yes,
There is boxer engine that drops in easily and looks like it belongs there.
Have you ever seen Subaru converted Vanagon?
You will be very surprised how well it looks, but after a test drive you
will be shocked with it's smooooth power not to mention reliability.
Most people that are afraid of this conversion think they will not find
mechanic willing to work on this hybrid.
Well, just to keep Vanagons running we almost have to be mechanics. From
there it is not such a big step to do own conversion.
By the time you complete conversion you are an expert already
Just in case there is some engine problem(very rare indeed)
there are Subie mechanics that are more than willing to work
on your engine.
Not to rattle TIICO guys but 137hp is a lot more than they can boast, not to
mention late Subie engines with 165 horsies
Leon
85 Subwagen Westy
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
Of Bill Johnson
Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2001 7:00 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: New to List, Best Bus?
I think that 90% of knowledgeable Wasserboxer owners look at a conversion.
We all balance the cost between a rebuild and the conversion. If there was
a boxer engine that would drop in easily, we would all convert.
Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: "Julianna Thoennes" <mumbrue@HOME.COM>
Unfortunately, they all seem to have that leaky gasket problem. I have a 90
Vanagon Westfalia, and I love it to pieces. I have two children, and a dog,
that help. : ) I love the van, but the engine has serious design flaws.
After all of the pain and dollars spent on my vanagon, I would still
recomend buying one. I am currently saving to put a Tiico conversion in.
Several people on my various VW lists recomend buying a vanagon that is in
good body condition, and then convert the engine over. Currently VW is
endorsing the Tiico conversion, and I have only heard satisfied comments
from their vanagon owners. Don't be discouraged, and good luck on your
search!
http://www.tiico.com/
Julianna
90 VW Vanagon Westfalia
76 VW Automatic Bay Westfalia
74 VW Beetle
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joel Sell" <jsell@PHILA.K12.PA.US>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2001 11:19 AM
Subject: New to List, Best Bus?
> I have belonged to the T2 list for a few years now, and I always hated
> people asking questions like "what's the best year to buy?", but now I
find
> myself in their shoes.
> Just sold my '74 westy last night because the wife wants A/C, power stuff,
> automatic tranny and mini-van seating for our kids. So now I'm looking
for
> a Vanagon. I'm pretty VW knowledgeable, but radiators and fuel injection
> have been outside of my scope of interest until now.
> I checked your information on Vanagon.com, but none of it (that I saw)
> offered tips on what to look for when buying a Vanagon.
> Are there any years I should stay away from?
> Any A/C units that are always going bad?
> I am aware of the head gasket problems, but are there any years that seem
> to be less leaky than others?
> Any info you can give will be helpful.
> Thanks,
> Joel (without a bus)
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