Yep, but using Diesel bellhousing means using diesel mounts, flywheel,
clutch, oil pan and pickup tube.  All pricey items unless you pick up a
donor van.

Besides, with the KEP adapter I can eventually ditch the van and build a TDI
sand rail:)

----- Original Message -----
From: <BenTbtstr8@aol.com>
To: <pdooley@GTE.NET>; <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2004 4:06 PM
Subject: Re: [VANAGON] State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?

> In a message dated 4/6/2004 12:45:12 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
> pdooley@GTE.NET writes:
>
>
> << Hell, I saw a Vanagon in the junkyard with KEP adapter and rabbit
> motor ready to go.  Probably could of got everything for $200.
> Even if you have to buy KEP new, still not bad.  The only thing that cost
> the big bucks is the adapter kit.>>
>
> PD,
>
> You won't need an adapter if you are using an old diesel bellhousing.
>
> BenT
>