> Hello, everyone.
> I am currently without a Bus, but looking
> to buy.  I have an
> opportunity to pick up an 82 Westy (nee' Diesel)
> with a Scirocco motor
> stuffed in.  Any ideas about the pros and cons of
> this transplant?  Apologies in advance to the air cooled orthodoxy.
> If an 1800cc Scirocco motor (at about 100hp) can
> work out, why not a later
> inline four (at greater hp) or even a V-6, or even a bigger diesel?  Yeah, I
> know, it isn't about
> horsepower, but the reliability and added torque
> would be nice.  Valve
> adjustments would be a bummer, though.
> Also, any things to look for in an older Westy that
> may lead to problems?  I
> know nothing about the RV side of the equation, but
> am a fairly competent
> mechanic.
> Thanks for the help.
> DAR
>