Mark:
Completely understood.
In fact, at times, I envy you that.  One of these days I'll quit being so
damn cheap and let someone else do the work for me!!!
I believe that the Zetec conversion, aside from just having a very cool
name, will be just the ticket to allow you to enjoy your vanagon.
And that's the end goal.

Keep me posted please.

Best of luck,
Brent