At  10/7/2008 04:33 PM, Robert Stewart wrote:
>This interests me, if I could get a $1500 kit, I can get those engines
>locally for $500-600 dollars.
>
>What else is needed?
>
>What about the wiring harness issue? Is this part of the kit?
>
>If I were to have someone install this I guess I would be looking at
>another $1000-1500 for installation correct?
>
>Robert
>NY

Go to http://www.smallcar.com/ and take a look.
If you have more questions go to
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/subaruvanagon/  and read the FAQ, it
really does answer the frequently asked questions.

Rob
becida@comcast.net

>On Oct 6, 2008, at 11:16 PM, James Jean-Woo Kim wrote:
>
>>I would vote for Subaru 2.2 conversion. SmallCar has a complete
>>conversion kit ($1500 plus the cost of the engine). It's wonderful.
>>
>>On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 6:00 PM, Robert Stewart
>><robertmstewart@mac.com> wrote:
>>I have question for those in the know...
>>
>>Some will remember my 2.1 automatic engine has gasket problems and is
>>slowly leaking coolant.
>>
>>I was considering replacing it with good used engine, I also
>>considered putting in a used Golf, Jetta or GTI engine in. What I
>>don't know is what is involved with putting these other engines in?
>>
>>Does anyone have any site links that explain the process and costs?
>>
>>I was only considering it as it seemed a viable option.
>>
>>I can get Jetta and Golf engines in a range of $500-650 dollars. Just
>>wondering what other parts are needed? Does anyone have a kit for all
>>the parts? if so what is the cost?
>>
>>Thanks for the feedback.
>>
>>Also if you have a good 2.1 L engine with good compression and
>>recently done gaskets let me know.
>>
>>Thanks.
>>Robert
>>NY