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Date:         Fri, 26 Apr 2002 11:33:15 -0500
Reply-To:     "Cookson, Noel" <ncookson@CELOXNETWORKS.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Cookson, Noel" <ncookson@CELOXNETWORKS.COM>
Subject:      Re: New Engine Needed
Comments: To: joseph Trussell <joetruss@HOTMAIL.COM>
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What's an HP WBX?

Noel '88 GL

-----Original Message----- From: joseph Trussell [mailto:joetruss@HOTMAIL.COM] Sent: Friday, April 26, 2002 10:52 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: New Engine Needed

Ken Morgan Euro Cars, Inc. 7667 E. Iliff Denver, CO 80231 303-368-5200

----Original Message Follows---- From: Andrew Bell <andrewbell@QWEST.NET> Reply-To: Andrew Bell <andrewbell@QWEST.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: New Engine Needed Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2002 10:45:08 -0500

What about the HP WBX from Colorado? Plug and play...

AB

"Cookson, Noel" wrote:

> Bad news: my rebuilt 2.1 blew out this week after only 22.5K miles (160K on > chassis). > > I am committed to this van - bought it new in '88 - and want to do the power > plant right this time. The last two days have been spent searching the > archives trying to come up with the best solution. A lot has been learned > but not enough to make my final decision - I need help from this group. > > The following engine options are under consideration: > > Rebuild (hesitate to do this since the last rebuild was good for just 22.5K > miles plus leaky heads, expensive exhaust system, weak water pump). > Subaru Conversion > golf/jetta I4 conversion > Tiico > TDI conversion > Open to other suggestions > > Below are the requirements this new engine should meet. Obviously all of the > options listed below can be achieved with enough effort but I am looking for > the solution that will meet these requirements in the simplest (not > necessarily cheapest) way. > 1) Closed loop engine management system. > 2) Digifant or better fuel injection system > 3) Stock tach and gauges work > 4) Stock AC, Power steering bolt on. > 5) More reliable than a stock 2.1 WBX > 6) Compatible with stock cruise control > 7) Serviceable by me and acceptable to competent mechanics > 8) Engine parts are generally available > 9) Same or better power/gas mileage as stock 2.1 > 10) Cost under $5000 (including labor) > > Here are the questions I have: > > 1) Which of the engine options comes closest to meeting these > requirements? > 2) Is there an engine option that cannot meet a requirement? > For example one might guess the TDI conversion will cost more > than $5000. > > Thanks in advance for your help! > > Noel '88 GL

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