Date:         Thu, 20 Sep 2001 11:26:28 -0700
Reply-To:     Aristotle Sagan <killer_jupiter@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Aristotle Sagan <killer_jupiter@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: I found a cheap weekender, also looking for conversion info:-)
Comments: To: Westfalia86@AOL.COM
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Hmmm...
Take the parts off yer full blown westy, use the existing panels to make
templates for the new holes to cut in the weekender, find someone qualified
to move the propane sytem, and you are 'In like Flynn'. The hard part of a
westy conversion is that there hole in the roof, and you've already got that
in the bag.
Engine, transmission should be a piece of cake, Take this time to renew all
fuel lines, on the engine and off. Check and repair the brakes, suspension,
steering components and you should be OK. If you feel comfortable, do the
windshield yourself, if not it's not that expensive for a new one.

Best of luck.

tim in SJ

 >Hi, Seeing as my 86 Westy Camper probably needs a clutch.... OK, I bought
my
>camper about 2 months ago.  The front right is banged up, the rear left is
>all crunched in.  The body panels on the left side are separating at the
>seems, the utility hook ups are falling out, the gear box pops out of 2nd
>gear, grinds into 3rd, it has just shy of 175,000 miles on it...  I paid
>$1500 for it, and thought hey it runs well. And if it dies, I can always
>part
>it out for that much...  The engine runs GREAT, no head leaks at all, no
>oil
>pressure woes.  The interior is immaculate, all the camping gear works
>perfectly.  Even the fridge lights on the first try every time!
>
>SO, I found an/86 Weekender with 115,000 that has a beautiful body, rough
>interior, busted windshield, and no engine.  The guy that owns it got a
>great
>deal on a Westy Syncro with a blown engine, so he looted this one...  I'm
>thinking of retiring my old beat up Westy and buying the other to turn it
>into a full blown camper with all the parts from my Westy.  Should I expect
>it to be a tough job?  Any pointers that could hlelp?  Also I realize my
>old
>boxer engine, although running quite well, does have a LOT of miles.  When
>the time comes to rebuild or retire, I think I'd like to put a conversion
>in
>it.  I know a lot of people have used Suburu engines.  Others have used 5
>cylinder Audi engines, and some use a conversion kit to use a 1.8 or 2.0
>Jetta. ... engine.  I guess I'd like some advice on the conversion options
>as
>well as price figures if possible.  Thanks again for welcoming me to the
>list
>and the great advice thus far!
>
>:-)
>
>Barry


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