I've heard great reports on former GTI conversions.  Are the Suburu and
TIICO conversions not allowed by referees in Calif?  How does a conversion
affect the value of a Vanagon?  What are the negatives about conversions?  I
thought they increase performance and value?

-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Davidson [mailto:wdavidson@thegrid.net]
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2000 10:40 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: blown head gasket

But it's not legal in California... yet.
Bill

----- Original Message -----
From: "Markov, Greg" <GMarkov@TeachMaster.com>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2000 9:30 AM
Subject: Re: blown head gasket

> Have you considered the TIICO conversion? I have been doing some research,
> and I think I even like it better than the Subaru conversion.  WAY better
> than what you have right now.
> Here's the link:  http://www.tiico.com
>
>
> Greg
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kintz, Roger [mailto:RKintz@ci.glendale.ca.us]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2000 8:48 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: blown head gasket
>
>
> Help Help anyone!
>
> My worst nightmare has come true.  I have a 90' Vanagon GL with 140,000
> miles and a blown head gasket in Los Angeles.
>
> Estimated costs of repair are in the thousands!  I was thinking of doing a
> GTI conversion, but just learned that the only company in CA in Gilroy,
> stopped doing them last year due to lack of parts.
>
> Does anyone know of another place I can do a conversion in Southern
> California?  Is a subaru engine conversion reliable?
> Is my best option to replace the engine with a rebuilt, due to the high
> mileage?
> Where can I take my car to have the work done in Southern CA for a
> reasonable price?
> Should I sell the van (otherwise in good condition)?
>
> Please help!
>
> Thanks!
>