Be sure and check out David Marshalls web site at
http://www.fastforward.ca. has information on new kits to allow 1999 and
later engines to be installed.

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Dave Weaver wrote:

>My name is Dave and I'm new to this site.  I recently bought a 1990 Vanagon
>Westfalia 2wd from the original owner.  The van has roughly 152,000 miles
>and has never had the heads done - needless to say, it's time.
>
>I plan to keep the camper for quite some time and want to discuss the pros
>and cons of replacing the engine with a rebuilt waterboxer or a TIICO
>conversion.
>
>I've spoken with a TIICO authorized installer and have been told that
>shortly after the beginning of the year the conversion is being upgraded
>from the current 118 hp to 140hp.  I'm also considering having the 5 speed
>transmission installed at the same time.
>
>Has anyone done the TIICO conversion and what did you think of the results?
>Did you install the conversion yourself or have it done by a qualified shop?
>If you had it to do over again would you still go with the TIICO package or
>stay with the waterboxer?
>
>Thanks for your feedback.
>
>Dave Weaver
>Charlestown, NH
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