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Subject:Re: What parts could I use?
From:Robert Fisher
Date:Thu, 28 Oct 2004 20:28:48 -0700

'For several'? You mean 'for sure', or, for several of the I4's? I'm not
baggin' on ya, it could be me- I've been dense all week.
Are you kicking yourself because you didn't get a bell housing or because
you lost your list?
I did notice the starter on the diesel was in the 12 o'clock position.
Remember, I'm thinking about coupling the I4 to an auto tranny and this
diesel had a manual...

Alternately, I'm wondering what the worth may be in salvaging this stuff and
selling it...? Any market for this stuff?

Thanks,
Robert

----- Original Message -----
From: "jimt" <wetwesty@tactical-bus.info>
To: "Robert Fisher" <refisher@MCHSI.COM>; <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2004 7:21 PM
Subject: Re: What parts could I use?

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.

........................................
jimt
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