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Subject:Re: Vanagon conversions
From:James S. Cohen
Date:Wed, 6 Sep 2000 02:42:43 -0400

I assume that means the engine is installed like a diesel then. I
haven't seen a Tii conversion, but I have pics of the SAs.

James

>
>Well, the 4 cylinders fit perfectly, believe it, that's all we're dealing
>with in the Tiico conversions. The higher decklid is only when a 5-cylinder
>engine is installed.
>
>>  Does the SA Vanagon have EXACTLY THE SAME emission controls as the US
>>  Vanagon? If not, is it not possible those may conflict with an SA
>>  engine?
>
>Of course not! It would not have 'exactly the same' controls, as it is not
>the same engine! The conversion does not direct you to connect the carbon
>canister or oxygen sensor, but I was able to reconnect both in my first
>Tiico conversion. It is slated to go to the emissions sniffer this week, and
>I believe it will come out cleaner than the waterboxer, especially at idle.