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Subject:Re: What parts could I use?
From:jimt
Date:Thu, 28 Oct 2004 20:21:04 -0600

On 10/28/04 7:42 PM, "Robert Fisher" <refisher@MCHSI.COM> wrote:

> I searched the archives but didn't really come up with anything useful...
> I have an '87 GL with auto tranny and I've been mulling over an I4 conversion
> for some time now. I was in a local junkyard today and saw an intact diesel
> Vgon. I didn't think to get the year but I can get it, of course (if it
> matters much).
> I'm wondering what can be used from that van for a conversion, as opposed to
> going the 'conversion kit' route- I seem to recall reading about the oil pan
> and the frame-side motor mounts, but nothing else jumps out.
> Sorry to be vague, but- can anybody detail this for me, or point me to a list
> or report from somebody that's done it? Or should I forget it and focus on a
> kit?
> 
> Thanks,
> Robert
> 
> 
For several you need the bell housing as well.  Still kicking myself.  I had
a list at one time for doing L4 mods and lost it.

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