Gary-

Thanks for the response.  I was unaware there were other engine options for the
vanagon.  Do you have any recommendation on where to look for engine and who could
do the transplant?

Thanks

Brian

 > I really don't think much of the air-cooled engine.  It's loud,
 > generates a minimum of heat unless loads of money are invested in
 > new parts, gets lousy gas mileage (20 tops), and is gutless gutless
 > gutless!  On the other hand, there are diesel and gas alternatives
 > that are much more attractive and don't cost a whole lot more.
 > I would have preferred to spend 3000 and have more horsepower,
 > better gas mileage, and better reliability.
 >
 > I'd strongly suggest looking at the Audi 5 if you're looking for
 > straight price-for-value at rebuild time, or maybe a 1.9L TD for
 > longer term savings (my preference).
 >
 > Oh, and just so there is some actual information in this response,
 > Mark Stephens did quite a nice job on my heads and with good turn-
 > around time as well.  I'd recommend them, if you feel you must stick
 > with the air-cooled motor.
 >
 >      Gary
 >
 > -----------------------------------------------------------------
 > Gary Shea                                       shea@xmission.com
 > Salt Lake City                      http://www.xmission.com/~shea
 >
 >

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