Date:         Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:17:57 -0700
Reply-To:     Keith Hughes <keithahughes@QWEST.NET>
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From:         Keith Hughes <keithahughes@QWEST.NET>
Subject:      Re: GoWesty2.3--how do you like it?
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> Date:    Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:56:52 -0700
> From:    miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: GoWesty2.3--how do you like it?
>
> Well, this engine I'm offering is way beyond any warranty period, so
> the presence or absence of Tiico is irrelevant. Also,  I'm unaware of
> any special bits that would be unavailable due to the absence of
> Tiico. Anything I have ever needed for the Tiico, I have found
> locally. Furthermore, Van-Cafe has always supported these with
> parts......this is not an issue. There is nothing unusual or exotic
> about this engine.
>

Sorry, that is just not accurate.  Most of the mechanical parts *can* be
sourced (some VW, some Audi, some 2L, some 1.8L, etc.), but not always
easily. You cannot get the engine adapter plate, and I believe the
flywheel is Tiico specific as well.

> One great big advantage to this engine is how common the VW in line 4
> is in Mexico. If you like to travel there, this is a good thing. The
> 2.1 Wasserboxer is not common in Mexico, nor are any of the more
> popular conversions, that I know of.
> Check out the Tiico forum at Yahoo Groups. The two biggest issues that
> I'm aware of with these were the cracking exhaust (installation issue)
> and the alternator mounting brackets cracking (a simple upgrade, parts
> provided by your local junkyard.) Pretty tough motor.
>

The other problems are the MAP sensor (Tiico ONLY) which is often a
problem for those in very cold climates, and the ECU which is Tiico only
(although I've not heard of any ECU failures yet).  Neither of these
items is currently available from any online vendor (although Peter at
Van-Cafe was trying to source them last time I talked to him).  I'm not
sure if the throttle position sensor is Tiico only or not, but Peter has
(for now) whole throttle body assemblies for sale, with the TPS.

Keith Hughes
'86 Westy Tiico (Marvin)

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