Hi Greg.

I'm in a similar boat.

Although I haven't decided which engine to use, I have started with
some of the changeover procedure. i.e. while in doing dash work I
installed heater core.

Here's some installation pics of heater core:

http://web.mac.com/tubaneil/iWeb/Site%205/FreshAir_HeatBox_water_coolMod.html

I ended up padding the core with some leftover foam from fresh air box
rebuild. I attached foam to plastic tanks of core to keep it from
rattling around in housing. There was some play between core and
housing.

There are other pics/video showing some of what's involved in removing dash etc.

Though I haven't made a specific engine choice, IMHO, I can say that
they all have pro's and con's, depending on an individuals
situation/needs.

Hope these help!

Neil.

--
Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia.

http://web.mac.com/tubaneil

On 7/3/07, Greg Marshall <Mr.Marshall@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> Has anyone out there in Vanagon land put a TiiCo in an aircooled van?  If not, is there anyone that's done any type of aircooled to watercooled conversion?  Anyone put a Zetec in an aircooled van?
>
> I love the simplicity of my aircooled motor, but I'm getting a bit tired of it's minimal power.  I've invested a lot into the body and interior of my van, and would rather not start all over with a new van.  Plus, it has sentimental value.
>
> Anyone?
>
> Cheers,
> Greg.
> 1982 Westy
>