Hi all -- I apologize sincerely for not having the
chance to get back to comments made since I posted my
initial message. First, I want to thank those of you
who've made offers of help or suggestions; I've
carefully saved every one and I'm sure that I'll be in
touch as we make more plans.

As for the 1.9 vs. 2.1 difference: I am aware, yes,
that the 2.1 engine was stock for the 1990 model
Westfalia. While I'm sure those of you who say the
wiring would be easier for the 2.1 (my companion Sean,
who is also on this list, is far more of an expert
than I; I'll let him step in with more detail),
currently what we have available is the 1.9L engine to
accomplish the ferry trip (again, my understanding
from what he has told me.)

In the end, the 2.1 will be rebuilt and installed in
the vehicle. Any more comments any of you have on
-that- issue are welcome as well; I know I've got a
lot to learn, and I'm not going to quit without
throwing myself into it hands-on! (The knowledgeable
help is a plus.) So feel free to toss long tidbits of
knowledge my way if you'd like. :)

For example, what kind of gotchas might present
significant difficulties for us?

I'll see if I can't find out some more info in the
next few days, but we've kept missing each other most
of this week.

- Jennifer

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... knee-deep in the hoopla ...

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