In a message dated 98-05-06 09:13:05 EDT, KENWILFY@AOL.COM writes:

<< I appreciate the advice about getting a more powerful motor  for my van,
but
 really my main concern in doing the swap is reliability, availability and
 inexpensiveness of parts, and fuel economy more than power.  I know that when
 I get done my '85 Vanagon will have similar hp to a 2.1 waterboxer, but I
 believe that the reliability of the inline four motor is much higher and the
 cost of engine components are much lower than the boxer.  So really I will be
 quite satisfied with the same power (my 2.1 powered Carat has plenty of power
 for me).  I am going to be traveling all of the country in a couple of years
 (getting ready to go to the mission field) and if my van has any problems I
 want to be able to go to any FLAPS and grab a waterpump, slap it on, and keep
 truckin'.  So there is my swap philosphy and thanks again for all the advice.
 Ken Wilford
 John 3:16
  >>

 Now you have a timing belt to worry about and not that much room to do it
either. Put a realiable 2.0 liter stock motor in this car if you are going to
do this swap. You can allways upgrade this motor easily later on. Michael.