On Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 1:03 PM, neil N wrote:

> Part of the reason I installed a "newer" engine was to reduce
> emissions.
>

> Best part, in a way, was the the old engine saw new life in another
> Vanagon.
>
> Don't know if that owner installed a cat though....  :)

So, you didn't really accomplish your purpose, in that the old engine is
still around, still emitting those noxious fumes.  That's one thing the
cfc program did accomplish.  The engines that were turned in got
trashed.

However, if I do keep my camper (my wife really likes it), I'll think
about the frankenvan notion -- though not being a skilled mechanic
myself, that may make it even harder to get someone to work on it.  But,
another bright side, maybe it will need less work ........... ?

Dave Mc