Is your rationale for planning this on an early D-van simply to because it's
a CARB-exempt vehicle?  I'm a bit blown away by how much Greaseworks wants
for those conversions, and with all the other changes you've outlined,
you're gonna be in that van for a lot of moolah.  I think you'll also have
to factor in a transmission upgrade.  Personally, I'd opt for a much later
model van as your project basis.  No matter what, I bet you'll love the TDI
power and economy.  Good luck!

On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 1:02 PM, Sullivan Scott <se7en.scot@gmail.com>wrote:

> Anyone had Grease Works in Oregon do a conversion for them? Not just the
> parts.
>
> This is a long term project for me and I am just in the planning
> stages. I live in California so focusing on an �82 or �83 Westy.  Have
> had two D-Westys in the past as well as a Syncro Westy. Next is a
> TDi-Westy to do some touring and replace a mini-van.
>
> Current idea is to have an '82 D-Westy or Vanagon that is totally
> stock gone through.  Thinking that a vanagon has less rust issues and
> can have a later Westy interior added with the poptop or find a good
> D-Westy candidate and pull everything out and renew the interior. Not
> interested in fancy just functional and reliable.  Not sure if it is
> better to do the motor conversion first or the paint and interior.
>
> Apologize for the being duplicated on other forums as well.
>
> Before kids the DIY route would have been fine. Now I am greedy with
> my time with my kids.
>
> Thanks
>
> Scot
>

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Casey