Well, it finally happened. The '82 Westy diesel that I bought in Florida "poofed" its engine. Actually, sounds like a blown head gasket from the PO overheating it like mad - but close enough to blown for me! This gives me the excuse to repower with a gas burner...just the reason I bought the van in the first place! Now, I could stuff a V-6 in the back, but I am hearing loong tales of woe about that one. (sorry Steve, I feel for you, but I just couldn't resist) I am now looking for a Golf 8 valve 1.8 engine to install. I figure I will try to find a complete car with the engine still in it and running. A rear end smash/total or a Jetta/Golf with a blown tranny would keep the price reasonable. I figure on spending $500-$800 for the car. With a complete car, I can get all the wiring, and possibly install the A/C from it in the Van. Once I am done with it, I'll send it to a boneyard. If anyone knows of a good donor in the Washington, DC area, please let me know! Thanks! TomC tcarrington@relitech.com 82 Westy (engine blown) 65 Notchback
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