Another option would be to import a clean, later model Westy from Germany
with an original 1.6TD motor and 5 speed.  After the import certification
and vehicle registration, you can do the TDi upgrade without having to deal
with the gas to diesel issues.

Cheers,

Jeff

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