I don't want to stir to conversion pot again, but for anyone that is
interested I just found a diesel Vanagon at my local U-pull-it and pulled the
tranny, starter, engine, and linkage for the shifter.  This thing has got some
crazy hoses.  The total was $180.  What a steal!  I think the Lord had to know
I needed this stuff because my motor needs help and there are only 5 Vanagons
in all of South Jersey and I happen to find one right when I need it.  It is
not a coincidence.
Anyway I am going to do the swap into my '85 Vanagon.  I would like to take
the bellhousing off the diesel tranny and put it on my Waterboxer tranny.  Is
this hard?  Do I need special tools?  If it is too involved I'll just put it
in as one piece.
So the plan is to get a low mileage Fox motor from U-Pull-It (since it already
sits longitudinally and the intake is setup correctly) and then sell my
waterboxer to pay for the whole deal (so if you are interested I am selling my
1.9 liter.  It runs good, no smoke, doesn't burn oil, but it did have a head
leak which I sealed with block sealer so it would probably be a good idea for
whoever buys it to redo the heads.  Asking $500)   When I do the swap I will
be writing the procedure up into a manual with drawings and pictures so if
anyone is interested in getting one of these please let me know.
I'll keep the list posted.
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
PS The Fox motor will be from a '85 or newer with all emissions stuff on it.
Got to obey the laws now don't we.