Out of curiosity....how much is the Subi conversion costing you, and
what is included?  Taller 4th gear?  How many miles on the doner engine?

Rich
'85 GL  ...thinking about a Subi 2.2 Conversion
San Diego

-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Stevens [mailto:mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM] 
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 12:57 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Tiico buzz / vibration / whine

Not exactly Ron. I've had my TIICO powered Syncro Westy  for 5 years and
have finally given up on the motor after the last trip-abandonement
related to the motor. I've had 5 of those trips during those 5 years
directly related to the motor.
 
I've driven a few 2.2's and one SVX-powered van and there is no
comparison between the smoothness, quietness, power of those to the
relatively anemic TIICO. Although it may be true that the newer TIICO's,
with the increased power and different alternator/PS/AC/WP bracketry is
better and smoother (read less buzz), it is not something I can
recommend, based solely on my experience with mine. 
 
I'm having a 2.2 put in my van right now.
 
Bob StevensHe stated that he had ridden in and driven 2 (or 3) Tiico
converted vans> and that the whine just drove him crazy, so... he will
be saving up> his shekels for a 2.2 Subaru conversion. Any comments? Can
recent> convertees to Tiico report on their aural experiences?> > >
Thanks,> Ron Johnson> Portland, OR
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