Date:         Mon, 26 May 2008 19:48:13 -0700
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: I4 Engine conversion - german diesel parts source
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Sorry list. I meant to pmail the response below.

My apologies,

Neil.



On Mon, May 26, 2008 at 7:47 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> Too True. Too true.
>
> When I was contemplating which conversion to do, I looked into the
> "complete" DV kits on the Samba etc. Not complete some of them. And
> for sure; there's more parts than meets the eye! (as you say.
> Fasteners etc.)
>
> We have chatted of this before. In spite of some fasteners being rusty
> or whatever, I'm sure glad I "pack rat" parts and bits and pieces.
> i.e. A chunk of the air intake boot from the Dodge Caravan air filter
> box, (which I had already cut up) made a nice "insulator" between the
> upper rad hose in engine bay and the stock air cooled air filter box
> support it's zap strapped to.
>
> And speaking of conversion parts lists.....
>
> I started a thread regarding conversions parts lists on a VW gas I4
> group I started.
>
> One aimed at compiling a list (or lists) of parts needed for a given
> VW gas I4 conversion. Something that is a little more complete than
> your usual "pull the engine, wiring harness and relays".
>
> No replies yet, but we're a pretty small crowd.
>
> I sure hope the list flourishes.
> http://groups.google.ca/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
>
> Anyhow......
>
> Hope you're staying well (no more crazy flu bugs??)
>
> Neil.
>
>