Regarding the engine transplant thread.

When this list was still in its infancy, which was probably during its
first 6 months, there was an observation from someone who had travelled
in South America. (I think it was someone named Bill, not sure though).

While in South America, this person came across a number of Vanagons
that had Toyota engines transplanted into them. I think these were 
Corolla engines.

I don't know if this transplant required any rear deck lid mods.

Granted, these are not German engines, but they did work. Perhaps 
the "obsession" with keeping the Vanagon all German should be foregone
for an option that works.

I know that at some point I am going to replace the engine in
my Syncro. That point will be sometime within the next 5 years. As
much as I lust after the 911 setup, I'll probably end up with a more
practical water cooled solution. 

I am certainly benefitting from all the transplant discussion
and look forward to hearing all transplant stories, whether 
successful or not.

Drew Jenkins  86 Syncro
djenkins@foxboro.com