Hmm interesting to hear about the AC brackets breaking. Maybe someone
overtightened the compressor. I have installed ten I-4 covnersions in these
vanagons so I know a little bit about this. In your statement that the I-4
conversion is at least as reliable as the WBX; I would have to say that is
incorrect. headgaskets on I-4 engines do not leak every 50k mi like
clockwork. Neither is it common for an I-4 engine to throw a rod through the
block due to oil problems. So for the record, I am in no way stating that
the WBX engine is in any way a good engine vs. the I-4.

My whole response to the post was that it seemed rather pointless. If you
want to have a Japanese engine in your Vanagon thats fine. Have fun getting
someone to fix it right when you are in Hattiesburg MS. when it breaks down.

I jsut dont see the point in making a negative post about the Tiico engine
conversion like that. I can understand if someone has a question or wanted
to share something. I jsut dont see the point of the post. Thats as bad as
making fun of a little kid with glasses.

Chris DeLong
ICQ#45030867
Seattle, WA USA
'80 16V 'Rocco ragtop
'91 GLi 2.0 16V (for sale)
'77 Rabbit 16V
'61 17 Window type II
'91 Vanagon
'84 Jetta

>From: Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@HOTMAIL.COM>
>Reply-To: Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@HOTMAIL.COM>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: Theme song for Tii: "Good Vibrations"
>Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2003 11:05:30 -0800
>
>We have found the vibrations to caused by a poorly designed AC compressor
>and Alternator bracket.
>
>My first impression of the bracket was it looked flimsy.
>A Tiico owner in Oregon has this vibration problem so severe it breaks the
>AC comp mounting bolts, etc.
>with the belts disconnected briefly and the engine run, there are no
>vibrations.
>
>Solution: replace the SA brackets with US Golf- Jetta brackets.
>
>This inline four engine is otherwise at least equal in reliability to the
>WBX .
>
>VW's made to date do not use a WBX design, but inline four,five and VR-6
>design.There must be a good reason for this. I can think of a few.
>
>The last person to have a leaking head posted on the list a few days ago(I
>forgot who) , and was almost hysterical about it. He said he thought it
>would never happen to him.
>
>Leaking head gaskets aren't your only worry. Leaking fuel lines-the WBX has
>fuel lines draped all over the engine. these lines are covered with plastic
>sheathing, and all should be ripped out and replaced already.
>
>I have a Vanagon that has a brand new engine that had a fire. . The PO had
>a
>shop put the new motor  in, but they did'nt replace the plastic ftting that
>goes thru the firewall, prone to breaking , and so a fire started in the
>engine compartment.
>
>SO, no matter which way you go, make sure who ever does the work replaces
>this fitting and all the lines.
>
>If this was done there would be few Vanagon whiners..
>
>Robert K
>1982 Westfalia
>Seattle
>
>
>
>
>
>>From: Robert Lilley <Wolfvan88@AOL.COM>
>>Reply-To: Wolfvan88@AOL.COM
>>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>>Subject: Re: Theme song for Tii: "Good Vibrations"
>>Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2003 13:00:37 -0500
>>
>>In a message dated 2/28/2003 12:49:57 PM Eastern Standard Time,
>>green536@hotmail.com writes:
>>
>> > that is a pretty pointless post. now stop whining.
>>
>>I am NOT whining...
>>
>>I have a modified WBX that I am VERY happy with the power out put...  In
>>fourth (I have a .457 SA five) I can go from ~25 to 80 mph...and have one
>>more gear...  AND NO VIBRATIONS...
>>
>>
>>I have to back out of the throttle going up hills at ~75 mph due to the
>>engine wanting to increase power on hills at higher RPM...
>>
>>Robert
>
>
>Robert
>1982 Westfalia 1987 Wolfsburg
>
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