Isn't the over-priced Eurospec conversion California legal? Your friend would only
need the engine and paperwork, but I'd rather keep the diesel. A 1,9 TD would be
nice in this one!

PerL
87 Syncro 112i

tim vb-o'brien wrote:

> This IS California and engine conversions are not to be taken lightly.
> You need to get this puppy through smog and they can be a bear.
> Just because VW sold that car in CA, doesn't mean you can automatically
> put it into another vehicle of the same make.
>
> I have heard the 91-94 Subaru FI 2.2 angine is a valid swap in CA. (From
> Mr. RoadCow) but I have not heard that any others have been accepted by
> the state of CA. Anybody else know?
>
> tim
>
> JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote:
> >
> > this would be a good time to do the gas conversion.  swap the diesel out for
> > a gas 2.0L golf engine or the equivelant, and get better performance and
> > reliability.
> >
> > chris