Date:         Mon, 25 Apr 2005 21:34:09 -0600
Reply-To:     Eric Olson <mountainroad@RMI.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Eric Olson <mountainroad@RMI.NET>
Organization: Music of Many Worlds
Subject:      Re: Air-cooled to Water-cooled?
In-Reply-To:  <opspss67098e4rwi@smtp.wshost.net>
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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)
>
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> 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
>>
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