Date:         Thu, 3 Jan 2002 11:05:02 EST
Reply-To:     Willolyn99@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bill Marshall <Willolyn99@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
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My two cents worth, as an owner/installer:

       I thought the installation was easy.  I have worked on my own crappy
old cars growing up, keeping them barely alive, so I have a little
experience.  This install was neat and clean, and mostly plug and play.  I
did have a problem with mounting the power steering pump, but all I did was
drill a new hole.  I  also made up my own exhaust mounts using a vise and
hammer.  Any questions I had were answered by Peter B.  I don't have a big
red tool chest or a compressor or air tools, and I did it in my driveway,
alone.  I just recommend being familiar with engines, read the Bentley for
background, and have an open mind!  This should not be the first car repair
project you ever try, obviously, but if you have experience with car repair
it can be fun.  And although the power is nice, the reliability of a new
engine is comforting.  I plan on having my Vanagon for another 250,000 miles.

Bill Marshall
85 GL/Tiico
PHX AZ