Al

its doable and there were a couple of people back in the day on the list
that did it.  most say that the powerband is not right but the people that
actually did it said it wasn't as much of an issue as it seemed to be on
paper.  these 16v engines have to be mounted with a KEP adapter either at
0 or 15 degrees.  you either have to raise the engine cover or drop the
engine down.

jonathan

On Sun, 13 Mar 2005, Al and Sue Brase wrote:

> I know it's probably been all hashed out before, but why isn't any
> converting Vanagons with VW 2 liter 16v engines of the 1989-94 era? It
> certainly would bolt to the bellhousing of the diesel. I know it's a
> faily high revving engine, but there are gearboxes avaiable to use that
> powere band.
> See, I've got one in my shop and it sure is pretty... seems a shame that
> it sits there.
> Al Brase
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