I think I've asked this before, but I'll try again: Has anyone putting a Jetta 4 cyl gas engine in a Vanagon, possibly using the diesel van mounts, oilpan and tranny? This would seem to me a much more suitable a conversion since some factory parts are already made, but then again, I'm just a vanagon newbie! This is one swap I would consider, since Jetta engines are cheap, powerful, strong and easy to work on. And you could even get a 5sp with the deal! (yeah, I know the base 1.8 is only 90-100hp, but that can be bumped, or start with a 2.0l) Between myself and my Dad, we've had 4 Jetta/Golfs run to well over 200k with ANY engine work, so I'd trust a VW to outlast a subaru... Any thoughts here? Has anyone done this? *--------------------------------* | Shawn Wright, Network Analyst | | St. Michaels University School | | 3400 Richmond Rd, Victoria, BC | | Canada V8P 4P5 | | (604) 592-2411 Fax: 592-2812 | | swright@smus.bc.ca | *--------------------------------* I haven't lost my mind; I'm sure it's backed up on tape somewhere!
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