Date:         Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:19:39 -0700
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Is there a market for my VanaJetta Westy?
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Hi all.

Before doing my engine conversion, I knew the VW 15* install might
appeal to less future buyers.

Strange possibly hard to answer question, but.....

Hypothetically speaking, for fair market value, are there buyers for
an '81 Westy with a Jetta 15* conversion?

Engine details:

Jetta ABA OBD1 ('93 or '94) ~100K KM engine with KEP kit at 15*. Stock
Motronic engine management.  Dodge Caravan (V6) air box/filter. Custom
exhaust, but new O2 sensor/cat/Walker "Vanagon" muffler/tailpipe and
new diesel Vanagon style hand-made exhaust mount brackets and hangers.
No smoke. No coolant leaks. No oil drips. No strange sounds. Runs at a
constant acceptable temp. Haven't checked compression, but engine
pulls great. Has a new clutch/flywheel/pilot bearing, some engine
seals, both belts/tensioners, WP, thermostat, some hoses, crankcase
breather pipe/PVC valve, plugs/wires/rotor/cap, distributor (and CMP),
ECT sensor. Except for the rad fan, and refurbished 3 coats of POR-15
long steel pipes (in great shape btw) the cooling system, including
the heater core, is new. The wiring harness is fine, all joins
soldered/shrinkwrapped/tapped and covered with corrugated sleeve.
There are spare parts including a new part to prevent oil frothing.
(can't recall name right now).

Known engine issue: VSS (variable speed sensor) DTC code. Likely NOT
an issue. i.e. idles fine, no stalling, doesn't seem to be any rev
limits.

The new exhaust design *should* prevent future cracking at primary pipes.

It has a modified engine lid.

Vehicle drives ok and has lots of "new" or newer low KM parts.

Just curious,

Neil.


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