Jeff,
Congrats on taking the plunge. �I'm also interested in this process in case it becomes an issue with mine. �You're bound to hear from Neil and Don on this but you might also want to be on the I-4 conversion Yahoo group for specific references. �When I bought my grey '87 it turns out the owner had already begun investigating just such a swap but the mighty WBX continues to tick along. �I'll be following your posts on this and you might want to create a Samba thread to document your progress with lots of photos. �Good luck!

Stephen

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 From: J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 6:50 AM
Subject: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
 

Yesterday I took the first step toward starting an engine conversion. I had seriously considered Bostig and Subaru, both fine conversions. I've driven a full Westy with a Subaru 2.5 and it was amazing. But in the end, there desire to keep it all VW won out. I found and purchased the later ('83-up) diesel engine carrier bars, engine mounts, diesel oil pan, and a couple of other items. Now, I know I also need the Kennedy adapter plate too, once I decide which in VW engine is going in there. I'm sure there are plenty of sites which detail doing this conversion, but if anyone can point me to one please do! Also looking for an engine to buy-local to the Washington DC area. My old 1.9 is still humming away, runs like a sewing machine, but the right head is weeping coolant (for over 10 years! Yes, 10 years) and I just need/want more power. Mine is an '85 Weekender, automatic, power steering and a/c (which I'd like to keep) Thanks!

Jeff Stewart