Date:         Sun, 14 Dec 2003 09:13:40 -0500
Reply-To:     Dave Weaver <daveweaver@ADELPHIA.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dave Weaver <daveweaver@ADELPHIA.NET>
Subject:      Engine replacement for 1990 Westfalia
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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