Date:         Mon, 26 May 2008 09:59:32 -0700
Reply-To:     Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: I4 Engine conversion - german diesel parts source
Comments: To: Paul Guzyk <paullist08@guzyk.com>
In-Reply-To:  <a06240803c46091e3285c@192.168.19.101>
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Good to see that Groschi's still selling Vanagon parts.

Thanks, Paul.

On Mon, May 26, 2008 at 9:22 AM, Paul Guzyk <paullist08@guzyk.com> wrote:

> If you go 50 degrees you will need some specialized parts, like the oil
>> pan,
>> oil pump pickup, load bars and motor mounts from a diesel vgon.
>> Make sure you get and use the thin metal strip that attaches the diesel
>> load
>> bars together underneath the motor.
>>
>> You can use either a diesel flywheel or a Kennedy unit.
>>
>
>
> Genuine Vanagon used Diesel parts are available from an English speaking
> Vanagon enthusiast in Germany.
>
> (more diesel Vanagons were sold in Germany than gasoline powered Vanagons)
>
> http://www.vanagon.eu/
>
> Good prices, like $69 for a diesel bell housing. (all Jürgen's prices are
> in dollars)
> Shipping is a little expensive, but order all your stuff at once to save on
> shipping.  I just ordered a bunch of diesel stuff from him, very responsive
> via email....and he even has a US phone number if you want to call him.
>



-- 
Jake
1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
Crescent Beach, BC
www.crescentbeachguitar.com
http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27