Date:         Sun, 21 Feb 1999 23:24:40 EST
Reply-To:     DeHanschke@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Detlev Hanschke <DeHanschke@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: G60 motor in an '88 westy
Comments: To: mdrovdah@SPU.EDU
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In a message dated 99-02-19 01:26:08 EST, you write:

<< Still doing research on the G60. Thanks to everyone who's contributed to my
 cause. I've got a few more questions to bounce off the collective brain.
 Hi Mark,because of the torque range from this G60 engine  I do not recommend
to install
this engine in a heavy weight Vanagon.
 1) My deal on the G60 motor includes the 5 spd tranny. Should I get this and
 have it installed, or stick with my 4 manual?
The 5 speed tranny ,if not from a Vanagon , will not fit.
 2) Can I avoid the supercharger problem that David referenced? (see $2000
 repair cost)
The G 40 never had a proble the G 60 is to big for this kind of super charge
and got problem with the lubrication.
 3) Does anyone have the email address of the guy (Ron, I think) in Santa
 Barbara who was selling a G60 Syncro? I'd sure like to talk to him.

 4) Is $2450 (maybe slightly less) for the motor and tranny reasonable? Good?
 Bad?
If you get all the stuff around the engine (ECU,Wire harness , ......) it's
not cheap but ok.
 5) I don't have the resources to do the work myself, how much should I be
 willing to pay someone else to do it?
I think you shouldt expect 25 hr labor.This depend on the quality of the
Shop/mechanic and ad the labor rate.
 6) Tough one here. I'm looking for a long term solution to head leaks and
 general underpoweredness, I plan on owning this vehicle for a long time, is
 this the answer I'm looking for?
Yes go with the VW/Audi 5 Cyl. conversion.
 7) Lastly, anyone have the specifics on the Audi 5 cyl? Like price, hp,
 torque, etc.
We start at 2.1 l 103 Hpand 150 torque up to max.2.6 l max. 220 Hp and to much
torque
(the tranny is with more than 200 torque on the limit)
Our kit start at US$ 1799 (Winkler)for a Handyman who do every think by him
self.
And go up to US$ 2699 for a complete kit with out engine and/or donor car.
If you go for a good used  VW Quantum (you can find a Donor car for apprx. US$
1000)and you find a good aknowled mechanic (Conversion in apprx. 14 hr per US$
70)  you will be
ready to drive off with apprx. US$ 4700.

 Any/All opinions and facts will be greatly appreciated. Thanks much,
If you like to get more information give me a call.

Sincerely Detlev
Vanagon Projekt
Livermore
925 606 8797
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