Leon wrote: > Eric, > Do you want good advise? > There is alternative #4 > Dump your worn out AC Vanagon and get watercooled one to start. > Will be very happy to bypass "restoration" and adaptation process > and never have decent brakes, suspension, seats etc etc > Can get one dirt cheap with sick engine or without.87-91 best. > Then get Subaru engine, kit and install.Easy part.Lots of help available > AC is lawnmower engine pushing full size van.WC wasserboxer just > little better > Signup for Subaruvanagon group and enjoy > Leon > Subwagen(6 years) > > > > On Mon, 25 Apr 2005 12:25:06 -0400, mountainroad@rmi.net > <mountainroad@RMI.NET> wrote: > >> I checked through the archives briefly thinking that this topic must >> have >> come up in the past, but I am looking to replace my 82 air-cooled engine >> (3rd!) with something else. >> >> As I see it, I have three alternatives: >> >> 1) Re-engineered air-cooled (bored out, new cam, etc) >> 2) Vanagon water-cooled engine >> 3) Subaru >> >> I have two questions to help me make my choice. >> >> 1) What problems should I expect in putting in the radiator? I >> understand the '82 bocy style had a water-cooled option and therefore >> would >> make it tedious but not impossible >> >> 2) Are there any re-build options to make the air-cooled engine >> last? >> >> thanks! >> >> Eric - Colorado springs >> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------- >> mail2web - Check your email from the web at >> http://mail2web.com/ . >> > > > |
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