Jay,
Thanks for that! I had no idea there was a kit available like that from Bostig, or that the engines were so inexpensive or widely available.
I just told someone they would be pricey and hard to find - shows how much I know about that! I would be very interested in knowing more
this. For example, how did the PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) work for the transplant? Did you have to get the ECU reprogrammed or was that not a concern?
I was under the impression that the PATS was an integral part of it all...

Peter

-----Original Message-----
From: Jay Brown <badkarma@ttlc.net>
To: pyjme@AOL.COM
Cc: Vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 5:24 pm
Subject: RE: Engine Conversions

Hi Peter,

I recently put a Zetec in my '85 Westfalia.  I chose to go with the do it
yourself version of the Bostig Conversion known as the "Zetec Core".  The
Zetec Core kit supplies all of the necessary parts for the engine
conversion, while leaving it to the end user to source the engine and
acessories (alternator, power steering pump and exhaust manifold) that are
necessary for the swap from local auto recyclers.  I beleive the current
cost for the Zetec Core kit is $4200.00.  A low mileage (<10,000 miles)
Zetec can be found just about anywhere for $600.00 or less, making it quite
possible to have a complete Zetec transplant for $5,000.00.  I got my '03
Zetec from a local yard for $400.00 and picked it up myself to avoid
shipping costs.  If you want to check out availability near you try
http://www.car-part.com and search for a 2000 Ford Focus engine (WS4E
intake).

I am on my way out the door right now, but I will post some more about my
experience with the Zetec conversion tomorrow.  Here is a link to a couple
shots of the Zetec in my '85 if you would like to see how it looks in the
Vanagon engine bay:  http://www.geocities.com/vwcamper72/Zetec1.html  None
of the other engine conversions I have seen are as simple or straightforward
to install.  If I wasn't so lazy (and excited about the new motor) I might
have even cleaned up the engine bay before I bolted the Zetec in...

More later.
Jay Brown
'85 Zetec Westy
'72 Riviera
http://www.geocities.com/vwcamper72

Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 16:33:57 -0500
From: Peter Young <pyjme@AOL.COM>
Subject: Engine Conversions
All of this talk about engine conversion options - Tiico, Jetta engines,
inline 4's, Subaru engines - yet no one ever talks about the Bostig
conversion!