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Date:         Thu, 21 Jun 2007 12:11:09 -0700
Reply-To:     neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: New Engine Conversion
Comments: To: John Reddick <SVYOLO@yahoo.com>
In-Reply-To:  <vanagon%2007062113155092@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
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On 6/21/07, John Reddick <SVYOLO@yahoo.com> wrote:


SNIP


>    After evaluating other engines based on fitment, performance,
> availability, and cost, we have decided on using GM's Ecotec line of engines
> as the basis for this new conversion.  The only close competitor was the
> Ford Zetec, but the Ecotec line had far more factory engine choices (142,
> 172, 205, 265hp) versions and NO TIMING BELT.


SNIP






But it has a timing chain?


(small PDF download)


http://www.gmtunertour.com/PDF/2005/Ecotec_22L.pdf








--
Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia.


(still undecided on engine conversion choice!)


http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
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