Date:         Sat, 28 Dec 2002 11:06:38 -0800
Reply-To:     dave rosman <david@PIMBASWORLD.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         dave rosman <david@PIMBASWORLD.COM>
Subject:      preparation for engine converstion
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I am a longitme lurker on this list and enjoy reading it every day.  I am
starting the process of replacing my blown 2.1 on my 91 GL.  I plan to
take all winter and have it ready for spring. I do not have my new motor
yet and I still need to remove the old waterboxer and wiring harness.  I
would like to ask the list if there is anything else I should do to while
I am doing this complete mechanical refit.
I was thinking of possible things like having the radiator flush/checked
out, replace radiator hoses, the auto tranny maybe get checked out by a
tranny shop, cleaning the engine bay, etc.  Is there any wires, hoses, or
parts that are hard to get at when the motor is in but easy to replace
while the motor is out?  If money was not an object (to a point) and I
wanted to make this van last a long time used as a road trip machine, what
should I replace?  My van have has 204k miles on it but is in excellent
shape interior and exterior.  Any advice/input/ideas would be apreciated.
Thanks.

Dave

91 GL (no name yet)
93 Cherokee
00 Saab 9-5 Wagon