I have seen this done. The itnake manifold will not clear the engine lid. So
you have to make a hump on the lid.

Chris DeLong
Fine Tuning
206.367.5503
www.finetuningperformance.com
Seattle, WA USA

>From: John Runberg <jrunberg@MAC.COM>
>Reply-To: John Runberg <jrunberg@MAC.COM>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Has anyone installed an ABA-based engine conversion?
>Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2004 11:55:50 -0500
>
>While the van was going to get a paint job this summer, the first signs of
>leaking gaskets have been diagnosed which means the engine conversion comes
>first. I've been expecting this, but in a way also looking forward to it.
>
>So my question: has anyone used the ABA engine for a 50 degree (diesel
>mounts) conversion? If so, I'd love to talk to you by p-mail and maybe get
>a few pics. The only reference site I've found is Otmars stretch and it
>appears that he had some problems with clearance around the belts. I also
>want to ensure this thing will clear CA laws, so all emmissions/etc... are
>going on.
>
>The heads still seem to have some life in them so I'm blessed with time to
>prepare (and for it to warm up). I'm hoping that I'll find the info I need
>to use this engine - if not it'll be the older style, I guess.
>
>john

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