Hi Ed,
    If you are serious about switching to a wasser boxer I would shop around
a while and would think you would find someone switching to an i4 who wants
your diesel parts. You should be able to swing a pretty good deal.
      Another choice would be to do diesel to i4 conversion, might be easier
than switching to a wasser boxer.
Darrell

----- Original Message -----
From: Madeline Mullen/Ed Lowe <maded@GTE.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, August 23, 1999 1:51 AM
Subject: Carry an outboard & 1.9ltr conversion

> Greetings from Seattle:
>
>         My wife just returned from a 300 mile trip in our 82 Westy diesel.
She had a
> great time camping but complained about chugging along with the 4 way
flashers
> at 30 mph in the mountains hauling our daughter, two other adults, water
and
> 50# of Zodiac and 40# of outboard motor.  I remarked about how enjoyable
it
> was to be able to really appreciate the scenery but she insisted I ask the
> lists about anyone who has ACTUALLY completed a 1.9ltr normal or turbo
> conversion.
>
>         I am really interested in this conversion and would like to begin
it soon if
> engine, mounts and instructions are available.  I'd like to speak on the
phone
> with someone who has done it and discuss the realities of the project.
> Finally, it would be preferable to have it done, or work with someone (in
the
> Seattle or Northwest), and of course, costs must be reasonable.
>
>         Also, has anyone on the lists considered how to carry a folded up
Zodiac and
> outboard motor?   Carrying the  boat in the cabin takes up a lot of room
but
> it can be carried safely on the rear deck, over the engine.  The outboard
in
> the cabin seems unsafe in any way; it would become a deadly missile in the
> case of a roll-over or collision.  How about one of those shelf's that
> attaches to a trailer hitch?  The motor could be secured to the shelf,
locked
> under a tarp.  But that would mean getting a hitch, moving the license
plate,
> and limit access to the hatch- a problem in case of engine trouble.
Perhaps a
> shelf or cradle could be rigged to the front bumper- would that cause
> overheating due to disturbing airflow to the radiator?  Comments,
suggestions?
>
>          I asked the Vanagon list about this before and got a couple of
good
> suggestions but no comments from any one who actually used the ideas.
Maybe
> someone has tried something by now.  Please reply direct- I've had to
leave
> the Vanagon list due to mail volume.
>
> TIA
>
> Edward Lowe
> 82 Westy Diesel
> 85 Golf Diesel
> 92 Cabrio
>