Stephan's Autohaus in Sacramento is endeavoring into these
conversions.  I was quoted ~$12K for a complete conversion.
He needs a some lead time to collect the materials as he has
projects in the works.

It's your money....

Steven
'91 Westy

--- On Wed, 6/18/08, Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM> wrote:

> From: Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
> Subject: Gas to Diesel conversion Legal in CA
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 12:48 PM
> Fellow Vanners,
>
> I've been thinking of changing my 87 syncro to diesel
> power. The 14-15 mpg
> in town being the main reason. The 17 plus at 60 mph on the
> highway is the
> other. Even at 70 cents a gallon cost increase 25 mpg is a
> money saver and I
> don't have to stop every 200 miles.
>
> I checked with the State of Ca on doing this. Bureau of
> Automotive Repair is
> the controlling group. Glen on their tech line says:
>
> Engine must be newer than the model year of the vehicle and
>
> Engine must be appropriate to the weight application.
>
> He knew both about diesels and vans in particular. Has done
> conversions of
> this type.
>
> He claims that the TDI is a much better deal than the TD,
> even the TD with
> intercooler.
>
> Anyone know of a conversion person in Northern California
> or a TDI for sale?
>
> Or actually a TD [AAZ] for sale as I think I could live
> with the lower
> power?
>
> Any errors in grammar or spelling are cheerfully
> acknowledged to be mine.
> But if you understand what's being said don't
> bother to bring it to my
> attention as it will simply depress me.
>
> TIA
>
> Mike in Marin County CA