With all the "convert to I-5 engine" advice being given lately, I'm
becoming curious about some of the details.  I seem to remember that
there was a separate mailing list for this; does that still exist?

If it's on-topic, I'd like to get a few more details.   I see the kit
with an engine is $4500 from Van-Again.  I'm just curious what the
bottom line is with installation, misc. other parts, exhaust,
whatever.

Maybe I'm missing something, but it seems like it's going to quickly
approach the $5500-$6000 by the time you're done.  Maybe I'm being
myopic, but it seems like I can put in a rebuilt waterboxer and do a
lot of head gaskets for that kind of money.

-Karl

Karl and Kristina Bloss, Trexlertown, PA
'87 GL Weekender  "Beverley"
Mechanic list: http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/vwshops
Busses by the Trail - Oct 15-17, 1999: http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/bbtt