Overland offers this conversion.  The one I saw looked really clean but it
was their demo van.

Mike

On 9/20/02 12:19 PM, "Dana Showers" <dshowers@CPDS.NET> wrote:

> Has anyone replaced their gas Westy engine with a diesel of any kind?
>
> Any long term experiences?
>
> Is there a tome of knowledge somewhere on this topic?
>
> How would this effect my existing gas lines?
>
> Has anyone tried the 50 degree installation?  I would hate to modify my
> bed for the vertical install.  Is the vibration and noise a problem?
> Are there any reliability issues with this installation?
>
> Does anyone know a mechanic that has done this before?
>
> What kind of fuel mileage do you get? (please let me know which engine
> you have)
>
> I am considering either a TDI, like my 2001 Beetle, or a Subaru engine.
>
> I have heard mileage of up to 30 MPG.
>
> On an unrelated issue, Busdepot.com has a nice genuine VW 4 round
> headlight grill from Africa.  I have not installed it yet.  I know their
> website navigation needs work, but good outfit otherwise.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dana
> 85 Westfalia
>
> dshowers@cpds.net
>
> 717.732.9531
>