Date:         Wed, 10 Feb 1999 07:25:08 -0600
Reply-To:     Thomas Czerniak <raritat@MEGSINET.COM>
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From:         Thomas Czerniak <raritat@MEGSINET.COM>
Subject:      I-5 conversion questions(was:Wasser...I drove it)
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I think it's great if the Wasser is your choice
power plant. I have had good results with mine as
well, going long miles on the bottom end with the
requisite head gasket jobs every 60-80K. But I am
really interested in some more hard info on some
of these conversions.
              These questions are for Detlev or
Ken .I would like to know if indeed the 5 cyl.
does fit under the existing deck? At what angle
does the motor sit? Did you get Kennedy to cut the
adapter plate or did you get it locally or did you
fabricate yourself.What is the quality of the
engine support. Are factory Audi engine mounts
used. If not what was used?Is the accelerator
cable adapted without problems when an automatic
trans is used? Was there any problem with the
angle of the oil pan ?
      Please don't take offense at my questions
about this kit. I have some friends that have done
conversions on different cars,(have you ever seen
a rabbit powered baja beetle? ). I have seen all
the  Web pages with info for different
conversions. I am aware of the different levels of
finish and quality that can exist if the
workmanship is there,so a few  more details on the
kit would help.
       I am very interested in the 5 cylinder
conversion and have experience with the engine.I
think that it would be a great fit for the
Vanagon.  Ken, are you going to post any pictures
of the kit any time soon? Thanks for the Info!
Tom Czerniak   1987 Westy 154,000miles, running
great but considering the eventual!