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Date:         Thu, 29 May 1997 22:36:57 -0700
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From:         jkanegie@wyoming.com (John Kanengieter)
Subject:      Re: Diesel swap

>Does anyone have an inkling of how well a diesel to gas motor swap >works out in an 84 vanagon? Ive got a line on an 84 westi with a >diesel/stick that doesn't work that I want to change to an 1800 >rabbit/auto. I am curious how easy or difficult the swap is and does it >make for a better vehicle? > > DrRufo

I purchased an '84 diesel to gas, and yikes, it was scarry. The short story is that I replaced 2 engines in 150 miles. The long story talks about months of waiting and shipping engines to wyoming, fighting warranties, attorny general, better business bureau, blah, blah, blah. My trusted mechanic put a 2.2L subaru in his diesel and loves it. He got mine running but I was too chicken to drive it anywhere, so I sold it. Of course the folks who bought it drove it to Baja twice and other long domestic trips without engine problems. Perhaps just bad Carma for me... In speaking with other mechanics, they always make the same yuckie face when you mention a diesel to gas conversion. I've seen it work, but I'll never do it again. John Kanengieter 84' Westy (Betty) prior 84'Westy (diesel from hell)


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