Find a new mechanic. He states "stick to stock" because he is
a parts replacer, and can not be creative enough to fabricate
the details of the project.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler

On Wed, 26 May 1999, Rob Rubin wrote:

> This will be my maiden voyage.....My '83 westy died yesterday at 252,000 mi
> may she rest in peace. Now the search is on for the proper engine
> replacement......I've heard many things : 1. Waterboxers suck and that I
> should put one of them GTI conversions in , which seems a
> a bit pricey
> 2. Fast German auto says they have a Stage 2 thingy that will produce more
> horsepower, but my mechanic say he doubts that I'll ever get the thing smoged
> in California !
> 3.That APV has a 1.9 to 2.1 conversion thing that will offer more horse and
> still meet the emissions requirement of this great state of mine.
> 4. My mechanic says "stick with stock"
> Not being a work on it myself type of guy I am deep in quandary that all I
> can do is stay up late and watch re-runs of Jerry Springer!  Since I'm gonna
> spend the money, I want to get the best possible for my companion of  12
> years, and also would like to get a bit more power for myself.............I
> would love to get the advice of others that have been down the road I'm about
> to travel
>
> Thanks
> Rob R.
> Camcaddie@AOL . COM
>