Volvo 240. I have a parts car I can give you.

-Craig

On Sunday, June 5, 2011, Angus Gordon <birdworks@gmail.com> wrote:
> Scott, the Previa spark plugs are accessed from the top, by removing the
> passenger seat. I guess it's like a Vanagon in some respects, you need to
> know something about it to work on it.
>
> RVC : I think Don should buy one as well, then install the engine in his
> Vanagon. The Previa engine is laid over at a 75 degree angle, so it would
> certainly fit well. The challenge would be engineering the accessory
> drive(s).
>
>
> Angus Gordon
> Bainbridge Island WA
>
> www.wordless.me
>
>
>
> On Fri, Jun 3, 2011 at 8:11 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <
> scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
>
>> You should/could get one.....just to see how they are.
>> I think you will find they are nightmarish to work on..
>> and they 'like money' when miles are high ..
>> 'maybe' that's at least semi-true.
>>
>> if it's the kind with a driveshaft to the nose to run the AC, alternator,
>> and PS pump ..
>> google accesory drive driveshaft problems on that vehicle for that.
>> �There's
>> a bunch I believe.
>>
>> first time I saw that ...I thought forget it. �..crazy extra part .
>>
>> and ...at least one I was under ..
>> the engine is flat on it's side.
>> the frame is just inches from the top of the valve cover where the spark
>> plugs are..
>> you start looking at it ..
>> hmmmm.......regular tool won't fit in there ..
>> ok..move exhaust pipe ....oh crap ..that's tangled up with the engine
>> mount..
>> and then something else needs to get out of the way to get at that first
>> ...
>> not tech-friendly at all. �At least the one I was under was like that.
>>
>> but get one ..it'll be a blast.
>> socker mom.
>> lol !!
>>
>> scott
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Don Hanson" <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
>> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>> Sent: Friday, June 03, 2011 7:40 PM
>> Subject: Re: LVC Searching for a project
>>
>>
>> � Here's an idea. �Toyota Previa. � All wheel drive mid engine supercharged
>>> little van. �They are really cheap on the west coast and I hear great
>>> things
>>> about them from friends who have them.
>>> �They are found (west coast) in the $800 to $3500 price range and said to
>>> be good for around 300k miles before they need a motor...they come with a
>>> 4sp auto and an electric overdrive gear or very rare 5sp manual. �Next
>>> time
>>> I find a few thou extra in my wallet, I'm getting me one for winter and
>>> for
>>> highway traveling...long distance get there drives. �Work vehicle, too.
>>>
>>> �It is Friday...so I can mention other than VW ...compared to the going
>>> price for even a beater rusty Syncro, these are almost free and they are
>>> certainly less expensive to maintain...After you begin to notice them,
>>> they
>>> grow on you with their 'pregnant football' shape...Not Vanagons, but not
>>> your dumpy family Mini-Van either with a 5sp and 4wd and perfect
>>> front-rear
>>> weight distribution, antilock brakes, limited slip drive train, and Toyota
>>> dependability. �Drawback is some say they are 'underpowered'...I guess
>>> those
>>> people never drove a WBX westie.. �I think the SC ones are around 165hp. a
>>> vaguely recalled figure that could be wrong.
>>> �Ciao, Don Hanson
>>>
>>> On Fri, Jun 3, 2011 at 7:09 PM, Bill Shawley
>>> <easywind1975@hotmail.com>wrote:
>>>
>>> �Anyone in PA/MD area, please let me know if you come across anything
>>>> "cool"
>>>> for a project car, needless to say it has to be something German (well
>>>> maybe
>>>> a Volvo...). �For example a few years back I picked up a 325i with a
>>>> blown
>>>> head gasket for cheap like $500. �I learned to pull the head and all that
>>>> jazz and successfully brought the thing back to life. �I drove it for a
>>>> year
>>>> on and off (mostly weekends or as a backup) and eventually sold it so I
>>>> could buy lumber and learn to build a deck. �Now I'm chomping at the bit
>>>> to
>>>> find something else like that but apparently I like in GrandAm country
>>>> and
>>>> the pickings are slim. �Anything advertised is always priced high so I
>>>> need
>>>> to stumble upon something word of mouth. �A Vanagon could fit into this
>>>> scheme for sure.
>>>>
>>>> A beat to death Corrado in my area started this whole idea.......
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Ryan
>>>>
>>>
>