At 3/6/2012 03:07 PM, Mr.mds wrote: >Hello to all who read... > >My 81 is knocking badly.. And I am considering a conversion replacement. >Was just wondering which way to go, I'm looking for the most cost >effective (not cheaping out) solution.. Any advice would greatly be >appreciated! > >Thanks for reading! > >MS
It depends on what you do with your van, getting it rebuilt before it eats itself is a normal course of events but there are other alternatives. This is not a recommendation, just a "in case you didn't know" . A rebuilt for $1800 + shipping http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=071100627 and I've heard that an upright VW aircooled can be bolted in and will work. The 1600 dual port was a great engine IMO. As another example http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/2888652067.html is a rebuilt 1600 for $800. You could always put water pipes & a radiator (in the radiator hole that is already there) and a drop a Subie or a VW I-4 into it too. There are a few places that could convert it to a diesel... Lot's of options ....
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