Hello folks,
I'm glad to find this resource available. As my title indicates, I
am "on the fence" on whether to convert or not convert. Most
knowledgable folks that I've spoken to here in CT suggest the Subaru
as well. Is it really better then a Jetta or GTI ?
This is an interesting question. I've heard you have to wind those motors out and the van becomes less 'driveable'. This is due to the extra weight of the van, and not enough low-end torque. It's hearsay though....
I have an 86 Vanagon GL that I use as a work vehicle for carpentry
and the like. It hurts to have it down and can't afford to be w/out a
vehicle for too long. I have a moderate amount of mechanical ability
and I struggle with auto electrics; how long of a process can I
anticipate in converting my vanagon ?
Do your wiring harness first. When done with the harness, tear into the car. Quite likely your wasserboxer will be broken-down by then anyway, so you can think of it as embarking on another normal pre-emptive maintenance exercise. Except this one may be your last.....
I've been reading the archives to this list, while the general tone
is very supportive and optomistic, I daresay that the project seems a
bit intimidating. This coming from a man that has rebuilt a 1.9L for
my 84, twice.
Sounds like you can do it. Just do one "connector" at a time. Do one per day and you'll be done in two weeks. Divide and conquer. Our wiring harnesses took perhaps 20 hours for the first and 16 hours for the second.
Any direct comments you can give to me to help me with this decision
would be helpfull. I should add that $3000 is about my limit whether
I convert, buy a rebuilt, or sell off and start anew.
My conversion cost less than $3000 (maybe $2999).
Tom
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