Ken Morgan
Euro Cars, Inc.
7667 E. Iliff
Denver, CO 80231
303-368-5200

----Original Message Follows----
From: Andrew Bell <andrewbell@QWEST.NET>
Reply-To: Andrew Bell <andrewbell@QWEST.NET>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: New Engine Needed
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2002 10:45:08 -0500

What about the HP WBX from Colorado? Plug and play...

AB

"Cookson, Noel" wrote:

 > Bad news: my rebuilt 2.1 blew out this week after only 22.5K miles (160K
on
 > chassis).
 >
 > I am committed to this van - bought it new in '88 - and want to do the
power
 > plant right this time. The last two days have been spent searching the
 > archives trying to come up with the best solution. A lot has been learned
 > but not enough to make my final decision - I need help from this group.
 >
 > The following engine options are under consideration:
 >
 > Rebuild (hesitate to do this since the last rebuild was good for just
22.5K
 > miles plus leaky heads, expensive exhaust system, weak water pump).
 > Subaru Conversion
 > golf/jetta I4  conversion
 > Tiico
 > TDI conversion
 > Open to other suggestions
 >
 > Below are the requirements this new engine should meet. Obviously all of
the
 > options listed below can be achieved with enough effort but I am looking
for
 > the solution that will meet these requirements in the simplest (not
 > necessarily cheapest) way.
 > 1)      Closed loop engine management system.
 > 2)      Digifant or better fuel injection system
 > 3)      Stock tach and gauges work
 > 4)      Stock AC, Power steering bolt on.
 > 5)      More reliable than a stock 2.1 WBX
 > 6)      Compatible with stock cruise control
 > 7)      Serviceable by me and acceptable to competent mechanics
 > 8)      Engine parts are generally available
 > 9)      Same or better power/gas mileage as stock 2.1
 > 10)     Cost under $5000 (including labor)
 >
 > Here are the questions I have:
 >
 > 1)      Which of the engine options comes closest to meeting these
 >       requirements?
 > 2)      Is there an engine option that cannot meet a requirement?
 >       For example one might guess the TDI conversion will cost more
 >       than $5000.
 >
 > Thanks in advance for your help!
 >
 > Noel '88 GL

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