<Also I have been told that the best long-term solution is to replace the engine with a Golf engine and conversion kit at the cost of around $5500. Is this a good idea, and does that sound like a reasonable price for that job ? > IMHO, the Golf replacement is the way to go - I did, and I like it. It's also a new engine, so van life is maximized (not to mention POWER). If you have any mechanical aptitutde, you can DIY the Tiico setup for around $4000. There are other alternatives, like the Subaru engine, too. Bill Marshall 85 GL Tiico PHX AZ |
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