Be sure and check out David Marshalls web site at http://www.fastforward.ca. has information on new kits to allow 1999 and later engines to be installed. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Dave Weaver wrote: >My name is Dave and I'm new to this site. I recently bought a 1990 Vanagon >Westfalia 2wd from the original owner. The van has roughly 152,000 miles >and has never had the heads done - needless to say, it's time. > >I plan to keep the camper for quite some time and want to discuss the pros >and cons of replacing the engine with a rebuilt waterboxer or a TIICO >conversion. > >I've spoken with a TIICO authorized installer and have been told that >shortly after the beginning of the year the conversion is being upgraded >from the current 118 hp to 140hp. I'm also considering having the 5 speed >transmission installed at the same time. > >Has anyone done the TIICO conversion and what did you think of the results? >Did you install the conversion yourself or have it done by a qualified shop? >If you had it to do over again would you still go with the TIICO package or >stay with the waterboxer? > >Thanks for your feedback. > >Dave Weaver >Charlestown, NH > > > |
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