Your'e right , Chris. I only mean reliable in the sense that the WBX
outlasts the air-cooled .I did'nt mention this.
I-4's do excel above  WBX engines. I know, I have both,can tellyou that 115
hp is more than 95, and have done three conversions from scratch.
(OK, even if you have a 112'er I still have 3 more hp!)

No disagreement from me, just some ommissions.
I'm guilt of trying to appease the WBX loyalist.

I shouldn't be worried about flames. After all, I have a gas heater out on
the bench running as we speak..

Robert K

1982 Westfalia
Seattle

>From: "Chris DeLong" <green536@hotmail.com>
>To: warmerwagen@HOTMAIL.COM, vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: Theme song for Tii: "Good Vibrations"
>Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2003 20:14:49 +0000
>
>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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Robert
1982 Westfalia 1987 Wolfsburg

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