On May 5, 2012, at 10:07 PM, Jim Arnott wrote:

> From Karl M on Facebook:
> 
> Stranded world travelers in Moab UT - need a '96-'99 TDI engine nearby 
> and someone to install. All leads appreciated.
> 
> World travelers, Rainer and Brigitte. Syncro 16" custom camper, mTDI 
> setup.
I am in Moab a LOT, and have never come across a "shop" that does anything
with/to vanagons. In fact, one man who lives there had a man who lives in L.A.
drive to Moab, and do an engine conversion for him in Moab.

My suggestion to Karl (Face Book posting) was to have this man contact
Jesse, whom owns Coyote Shuttle. Jesse has a fleet of Vanagons and VW
Buses that he uses in his business: http://coyoteshuttle.com/home/
Surf around that site a little, he has fun stuff to look at.
He is in the process of converting all his rigs to diesel as he is "the man"
in Moab for his bio-diesel "refinery":
https://picasaweb.google.com/mtbiker62/JesseSBioFuelRefinery#5731426347356583074
He does all his own maintenance on his vans, and in fact has built the 2 
"stretch" vans (they hold 15 people and bikes) and all his engine repair, conversion,
etc.
But, he probably won't like that I've "outed" him, but he is a very good hearted
man and would probably help this man with his Syncro problem, and even
know where to find a motor.
Can you imagine having a business where you drive numerous vehicles as
your primary source of business, and not having to pay one cent for fuel?
He gets all his "product" free.

Bob