Hey Somebody was reading my mind.  ;-)  My first car was an RX-4 Spots Coupe
named the "Cosmo".  Sure didn't leak water - just lots of oil past the apex
seals.  But it ran great - especially at 3000+ rpm.  too bad it smoked badly
when you started it up.

bem

----- Original Message -----
From: Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, April 06, 2002 3:39 PM
Subject: Vanagon engine swaps

> I found this link for a company that puts Mazda RX-7 rotary engines in
> Vanagons.
> Thought I'd pass it along.
>
> http://www.atkinsrotary.com/engineQA.htm
>
> I recall that someone on the list was asking if this could be done. I
> wouldn't think it would be all that good as rotary engines are not known
> for their low-rpm torque.
>
> Here is what the webpage says:
>
> I have a 1988 VW Vanagon in pristine condition but with a rotten water
> box motor. Is it feasible to swap in a Rotary?
>
> Hi,
>
> We have done this in the past with wonderful results. For more
> information please call Dave at 253-848-7776