Just another update today on these two conversions that folks were asking
about yesterday.  The 5-cylinder conversion from Overland is looking like
about $6000.  You can also buy the kit with a 5-speed transmission for $6700
and for another $500 you can even get new alternator, A/C compressor, and
power steering pump (hey if you are going to spend the money to me it would
be worth getting the transmission and the new accessories).  Smog issues in
California are unknown so far, but I believe they are working on this one.
They did get their Eurospec conversions CARB approved last time around so
these motors will probably be approved soon as well.

The TDI conversion kits.  These are actually called TDD (Turbo Direct
Injection Diesel) by the folks at Overland because they are actually a
hybrid of the TDI engine with mechanical injection on it.  This is
(according to Overland) supposed to give you the benefits of the TDI torque,
horsepower and fuel economy, without the complexity of the electronic
controls.  These kits are selling for $5950.

They are really excited about selling these kits at the moment.  They want
to get some in the marketplace so that folks can drive them and send out
postive reports to others and stir up interest.  At this point if you placed
an order through me I might be able to get a cheaper price for the
conversion and free shipping.  Give me a call if you are seriously
interested.

You can see these conversion kits and read the descriptions at:
http://www.overlandparts.com/conkitintro.htm

Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
http://www.vanagain.com
Phone: (856)-327-4936
Fax: (856)-327-2242