On Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 4:02 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:

> 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.

That's why I didn't consider anything other than a Boston Bob when I had to
replace mine.  It's hard enough finding mechanics on the road...

>  But,
> another bright side, maybe it will need less work ........... ?
>

Maybe.  But maybe not.

Joy

>
> Dave Mc
>