On Mon, 14 Oct 1996 vwmaster@volks-motorsports.com wrote:

> List,
> 
>   The shop I work for,(Volks Cafe) have done a number of these 
> conversions.  As long as you have a Diesel to get parts from, it's 
> "Fairly" striaght forward.
> 
>   One of the biggest problems we run into is that the Fuel Ijector lines 
> need to be lengthened. Other than that, a little fabricating of the 
> intake to the manifold and you have a very nice running Vanagon.
> 
>   We've played with a few different exaust systems too, and found that 
> the stock Diesel works the best!  Every other kind we've tried has 
> broken quickly.
> 
>   I get to drive these Conversions, and I've driven Vanagons with V-6 
> Power plants too, I Really like the "Feel" of the In-Line 4 Cylinder 
> engine in a Vanagon!
> 
>   We also have a customer that has a 5.0 Ford engine in his Vanagon, 
> Quite a scary feeling to drive that one!
> 
>   Anyone that wants more info on these e-mail me and I'll do my best to 
> answer any questions you might have.
> 
>   Kyle
       Just a few more questions: 
    1- what clutch asembly
    2- what computer, and where did in get located
    3- what about the air  induction system? 
    4- hows the gas milage.
    5- are these diesel to golf conversions or 2.1 gas to golf motors
    6- is there a big weight difference?
    
         Thanks   Eric Zeno