Good Morning All!

   I am a relative newbie to the List, but have found
that this forum ROCKS!!!  I am humbled by the vast
knowledge of some very dedicated VW gearheads.

   I have had my 84 Westy (185k) for a little over a
year and am looking at some major work.  She was
running well, 21-23 mpg.  Right after I had the clutch
done, my head began to weep.  I've decided to go the
Tiico route as my cooling system is a mess.  I just
had a few questions before I leap.

1.  Is it a good idea to have my MT rebuilt while I
have everything apart?

2.  I know there was some discussion of exhaust
failures/mods with the Tiico.  I have read through
some of the vast archives, but can someone point me in
the direction of a general consensus as to a solution
to this shortcoming?  I know there was mention of a
Golf/Jetta 6 bolt bellows...

3.  Any other parts I should replace?  My Bosch
starter is only a year old and I was thinking of a
rebuilt alternator.  I will be getting vanagain's fuel
rail kit for the conversion.

4.  Lastly, any Tiico owners with comments about
anything they would have done differently?  Any
feedback about their satisfaction with the conversion?
 I will be having an authorized installer do the work
as I am an automoron.

I apologize if my questions cover any already
discussed topics.  Thanks in advance to everyone with
comments/suggestions.  It is greatly appreciated in my
quest to rejuvenate my Transporter for another 200k!

Best Regards and Safe Travels,
        Hieu Nguyen
        1984 Westy "MJ"
        currently in cold storage-Mifflintown, PA

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