The inline-4 is bolted into my vanagon. The muffler, alternater,
air-conditioner, power steering pump are all installed.  Still have to do
ALL the wiring, and ALL the plumbing. The fuel injectors and other gas stuff
hasn't been installed yet either.  I'm taking tomorrow off to work on the
car. These winter days are WAY to short.  I don't have a garage.  Video is
in progress.

-----Original Message-----
From: John Morris [mailto:jmorris1@carolina.rr.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2000 9:20 AM
To: Koloski, John G.
Subject: RE: Tiico Conversion

Hi John
Haven't heard anything from you in a while regarding your conversion. I am
contemplating getting in on the January order and am very interested in your
experiences with this kit thus far. When you have time, an update would be
great reading.

Peace,

John Morris
'85 Westy

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Koloski, John G.
Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2000 8:42 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Tiico Conversion

Kit took 17 weeks (not 6 to 8) to arrive.  Looks very good, don't anticipate
any major problems. Video will be less than spectacular as I am doing the
conversion singlehandedly so I must wrench & film at the same time.

I am using :

        a tripod (to hold the video camera)

        a 2 1/2 ton hydraulic floor jack (to wrestle engines around)

        Two jackstands (to hold the car up)

        a cheap welder (under $100 including shipping from JC Whitney, to
weld motor mounts to frame)
        YOU COULD INSTALL WITHOUT WELDING (bolts to frame) AND THEN DRIVE
COMPLETED VEHICLE TO WELDING SHOP
        the instructions from South Africa say to weld motor mounts on (they
also say to register your vehicle
        with the South African Police Department & get your vehicle logbook
stamped within 21 days of compleation).

        an angle grinder (comes in handy)

        Various handtools most of which were included in a $29 tool kit from
Walmart

        So far I've had one weekend at it. I've jacked up the car, removed
and stripped the original engine, and
        ordered new clutch parts from busdepot (which will arrive before the
next weekend). I've also welded in the
        motor mounts.

-----Original Message-----
From: bigw [mailto:bigw@gateway.net]
Sent: Monday, November 13, 2000 4:37 PM
To: Koloski, John G.
Subject: Tiico Conversion

I just sent a check for a kit.  Any info about the time it took to come and
how the kit looks is appreciated.  I will send money for video.  Have you
seen a van with the installation done?  Good luck and thanks, WILL