I feel for ya bud.  It's a terrible feeling to really like something (like
  these terriffic vans) and to have them let you down time and time again.
   Here is the email address for the people that make the kits to convert
your
  Vanagon into V6anagon.  kennedy@hughes.net.  The company is called Kennedy
  Engineered Products and they make the adapter kits that include adapter
  plate, adapted flywheel, and all the hardware to install it.  If you are
  feeling pretty confident in yourself as a mechanic you can try the
 conversion
  yourself.  If not check around for a good mechanic and they can do the
  conversion for you.  The kit is $500 then you need a clutch, a gear
 reduction
  starter and a exhaust system and Chevy V6 motor.  All together if you buy a
  rebuilt motor and pay someone else to put it in I can't see it costing you
  more than $2000 probably less.  And then you'll have more power and head
  problems should disappear.  Let me know how it works out.  If you email
  kennedy they can send you thier pamphlet through the email or by snail
mail.

  Ken Wilford   John 3:16
  (609)-327-0027 >>

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