Date:         Sat, 19 May 2007 22:32:49 -0700
Reply-To:     C B <cunegonde.van.westfalia@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         C B <cunegonde.van.westfalia@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      I did it.. i just bought my first (NVC)
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After I looked under Cunegonde's hatch (eeek!), I immediately measured
the B21F engine and M41 transmission in the '79 240. Then I checked
their respective Bosch FI systems, hoping I could adapt some of the
technology I know so well to my Westy.

Nope.

Will not fit unless someone invents a 90 degree plus centering
transmission adapter, a way to mount most of the intake tract on the
side, and a shallower exhaust manifold - cast iron, not a lot of mod
potential. There is also the substantial weight increase problem, not
to mention needing a radiator with larger area/flowthrough.

I'll have to wait for someone to wreck a VW TDI.

However, does anyone know if IPD in Portland OR designs suspension
systems for Vanagons? Their Volvo and Subaru work is outstanding.


Bretts

'83 Ivory Westfalia "Cunegonde"
'79/81 Brown Volvo 240 "The Brick" (For Sale!)