Date:         Mon, 22 Oct 2001 14:43:22 EDT
Reply-To:     BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM
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From:         Ben T <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Tiico into Diesel
Comments: To: bjohns2k@bellsouth.net
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In a message dated 10/22/01 11:25:52 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
bjohns2k@BELLSOUTH.NET writes:

<< Has anyone done this swap?  I guess a WBX transmission would be needed.
Can this swap be done as easily as into a WBX? >>

Bill,

You already have most of the components to stick and inline 4 in there. You
have the correct bellhousing and motor mounts. You will need to fabricate the
wiring, extend the accelerator cable, throw out the diesel parts and shove in
the gas parts. The intake hoses will depend on your choice of intake
manifolds. VW Fox manifolds IIRC faces the same way as a Tiico. You'll want
wiring diagrams from both vehicles. Photocopy each and splice them together
on paper first before cutting away at the engine compartment. Etc., etc.,
etc.... I have one of these conversions sitting on my driveway if you want to
look at one are in the SF area.

BenT