I did this swap and it has been runnig for almost two weeks... Well worth it (just don't do a 1.6L!) See http://www.volkswagen.org/vanagon/syncroswap.htm At 04:53 5/12/98 -0500, you wrote: >At 08:49 PM 5/11/98 -0700, you wrote: >> >>For those who are intested I have a JPG file of my wiring diagram on you I >>spliced the CIS system into the Vanagon's system. Pretty simple actually >>all you need is GND, 12V when key is on an 12V when cranking. I was amazed >>how simple it was! >> > >I missed the other end of this thread. Is this a Rabbit engine into Vanagon >swap? I would like to know all the details, if so, engine adapter, etc.. I >have leaky heads, and just might consider swapping to a Rabbit/Golf engine >if I can get it to fit.. > > > >Chuck Kuecker >Cary, Illinois > >ckuecker@mcs.net > >'83 Scirocco (Katy's car now) >'58 Ghia Convert >'75 Bug >'67 Bug >'63 Bug (*still* for sale) >'91 Vanagon > > > > -- David Marshall, Quesnel BC, mailto:david@volkswagen.org -- -- 78 1.8L VW Rabbit, 80 2.0L VW Caddy, 87 Audi 5KQ -- -- 85 1.8L VW Cabrio, 88 1.6L VW Syncro Double Cab -- -- Volkswagen Homepage http://www.volkswagen.org -- -- USE DAVID@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG WHEN SENDING EMAIL -- |
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