Date:         Fri, 6 Nov 1998 06:48:03 EST
Reply-To:     ROGunter@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         "Russell O. Gunter" <ROGunter@AOL.COM>
Subject:      84 - 86 Vanagon interchangeability
Comments: To: vanagon@vanagon.com
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I have a 1984 Vanagon, less engine and tranny.  Body immaculate.  I also have
an opportunity to buy a 1986 Vanagon (body not so great but with spotless
interior) with an engine (155K miles, with no leaks) and a rebuilt tranny
still under warranty that is making ominous noises.  I also have a spare '84
tranny that I can use.

   My questions are:

   1)  Should I put the '86 2.1L engine in the '84 chassis and use my spare
'84 tranny?  If so, do I have to use the '86 digijet ignition/injection or can
I use the '84 digifant system with the '86 engine?

   2)  The owner of the '86 (out of the country - I am dealing with a friend)
says he has checked and I can send the tranny back to the rebuilders
(somewhere in CA) if I pay the freight and they will fix it since it is still
under warranty?  Is that a reasonable expectation?

Thanks for any insight.

Russell Gunter