Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 22:52:32 -0800
Reply-To: Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@YAHOO.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Re: Other engine conversion options?
In-Reply-To: <ccafde0905010721503a054936@mail.gmail.com>
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I also have a inline-4 ('95 GOLF Motronic) and
depending on where you shop, I agree with Ben it's the
least expensive to do the inline. It's a lot of work
to do your own, though.
For those with a Diesel Vanagon like mine , you get
most of the hardware you need from the engine and
trans .
It gets a little more complicated going into a WBX
with a Diesel hardware conversion, yet there are
pros-the transmission for one.
The prices vary- I found a 78,000 mile 2.0 for 400.00,
a 100,000 mile for 675.00, and a 9,000 mile engine
for 900.00.
It pays to shop around.
And the Diesel hardware is around. If you could get
your hands on some of the Tiico kit hardware you would
have what you need also.
But that isn't sold separately. The Tiico gives
everything, but then you have to go back over it and
change a bunch of stuff over to the North American
version, like injectors, brackets, pulleys, hoses, and
it has a problematic MAF that fails in cold weather.
And if your are your own mechanic that really saves
you money.
Aside from money is the reliability and reasonable
power. I just installed a 5-speed transmission- this
really helps to squeeze out more torque and hp - it is
a very good match for the 100-115 hp engines.
Robert K
1982 Westfalia
1986 Westfalia
1987 Vanagon
1970 Beetle
1987 Jetta
--- BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> On Fri, 7 Jan 2005 18:50:18 -0500, Hans Achter
> <hansachter@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > Well, there is no set cost, of course. It depends
> how much you want to do
> > yourself or what a garage charges you.
> >Sounds like you got a good deal. Can anybody
> wander in with a
> vanagon and >get that price?
> >The KEP adapter and flywheel is the same cost for
> both conversions as
> far as I >know.
>
> Hans,
>
> The 50° inline VW conversion which utilizes the
> diesel parts do not
> need any parts from KEP.
>
> I basically did not do any of the work on the van.
> It just took longer
> than usual as they used my van as a shoptime filler.
> You have to be a
> regular customer to get the better rates. Just like
> any other
> business, the deal goes to the regulars.
>
> As for the 15° kit, I bought one from a listee. It
> was posted on this
> list. Got the KEP adapter and flywheel, all the
> wiring modified for
> Vanagon, all the accessories, plus the 2.0 engine
> and ECU. Total was
> $800. Professional installation cost is $600 for me.
> I don't know what
> someone else would get charged. We all make our own
> deals.
>
> I stand by my original posting that the inline-4 VW
> (50°) system is
> the least expensive route. I believe that was the
> original question.
>
> Cheers,
> BenT
>
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